Zhang Xincun, a famous urology doctor, mistakenly removed the patient's spleen for a kidney, and was charged with six professional misconduct. Today (20th), the medical committee launched an inquest into the incident and was finally found guilty. Zhang Xincun was fined and suspended for 18 months .
The incident happened three years ago. Ms. Chen, a patient who had her spleen cut by mistake, attended the scene with her husband today.
She pointed out that there are still post-operative complications after the operation, and she has to take blood thinning drugs for a long time, and her nerve lines hurt from time to time, leaving long scars on her body.
Regarding the sentence, the two also think that the sentence is too light, and it is difficult to understand why there is such a mistake. I believe that medical students can distinguish between the two. Moreover, Zhang Xincun has not been involved in the issue of integrity for the first time, and believes that the license should be suspended for life. People, retire immediately, and let me know about the next meeting!" The reporter called Zhang Xincun to learn about the incident, but the other party said that he would not respond and immediately closed the line.
Zhang Xincun, a famous urologist, was suspended for 18 months when he mistakenly cut the spleen of the kidney for six crimes of professional misconduct 【Medical Malpractice】St.
Three years ago, the medical committee of St. Paul's Hospital opened the hearing to reveal Zhang Xincun's involvement
The incident occurred at St. Paul's Hospital three years ago. Due to the seriousness of the accident, the hospital was required to report to the Department of Health and submit an investigation report. performance will need to be re-examined.
St Paul's Hospital said at the time that it had revoked the doctor's rights to practice medicine in the hospital.
Three years later, the medical committee held a hearing today to reveal to the public that the doctor involved was Zhang Xincun, a famous urology doctor.
There were no witnesses to testify at the inquest, and Zhang Xincun did not attend, but the victimized female patient and her husband sat in the gallery and listened carefully.
The victim, Ms. Chen, was about 100 years old. At the end of 2018, she was examined at St. Paul's Hospital and found that there was a tumor in her left kidney.
Later, under the introduction of a friend, I sought medical treatment from Zhang Xincun in February 2019. The other party suggested removing part of the left kidney and underwent Zhang Xincun surgery on March 25 at St. Paul's Hospital.
St Paul's Hospital.
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Patient: Zhang Ruo claimed that the spleen had to be removed because of a "good nucleus"
After the operation, she thought the tumor had been removed, but Zhang Xincun suddenly pointed out that there was something wrong with her spleen. She recalled that Zhang described that "a spleen is prone to nuclei, and there is something wrong with it".
Ms. Chen said that at that time, the other party emphasized "saving your life", and she did not hesitate to think that the spleen problem was discovered during the operation.
Zhang later urged Ms. Chen to undergo a second operation, ignoring that she was suffering from a fever after the operation and was suffering from different pains.
However, it turned out to be just a lie from Zhang Xincun. Other doctors confirmed that there was no problem with Ms. Chen's spleen. The inquest also ruled that Zhang could not distinguish between the kidney and the spleen.
Fortunately for Ms. Chen, the hospital noticed something different at the time and prevented her from having another operation. Otherwise, her life might be at stake due to her physical condition.
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While the event did not delay kidney problems, the lost spleen never came back.
After the accident, Ms. Chen's body has only grown from the surgical scars, and her nerves have not fully recovered, so she will still be sick for a long time. She also needs to take blood thinning drugs for a long time, and her immunity is weakened. Most should be raised.
She pointed out that in the past three years, Zhang Xincun still used his medical status to attend social occasions in the name of a famous doctor.
Looking back at the incident, both Ms. Chen and her husband were puzzled as to why the doctor could mistake the spleen for the kidney. It is pointed out that Zhang Xincun has never apologized personally, but the defense counsel Zhang Yu apologized when he pleaded for mercy.
It means that Zhang Xincun should be suspended for life: no more patients will be harmed
But more serious than the surgical error, the two believed that Zhang Xincun's attempt to tamper with documents to cover up his mistakes was even more disappointing.
The inquest revealed that Zhang had been punished for integrity issues as early as 1985 and 2008, and he had been suspended for 6 months for this.
In other words, together with this incident, Zhang Xincun's third degree of integrity problems.
The incident has been forgotten by the public over time. Even though the body may gradually recover, the stigma of the operation will always remain on the body. Ms. Chen admitted that monetary compensation is not important, but the lost spleen "is not without it". In the interest of the public, Zhang should be suspended for life to prevent further patient harm. "You shouldn't treat anyone again, just retire immediately, and let me know when I will order next time!"
Zhang Xincun said on the phone that he did not respond
After the reporter left the medical committee, he went to the clinic in Zhangxin Village at about 4:00 p.m. to learn about the incident.
Although the clinic is still open, the nurse pointed out that the doctor was not present and did not know if he would come back. There were no patient appointments today.
After that, the reporter called Zhang Xincun. When he learned about the accident, he said he would not respond and then closed the line directly.
Famous urologist Zhang Xincun was convicted of spleen and kidney mistakenly cut six counts of professional misconduct Surgeon Wu Shangyi was sentenced to prison for dangerous driving Foreign body: The patient was asymptomatic at the time, ophthalmologist Li Yourong attended the lecture and was reprimanded for using an inappropriate title. He appealed to Hong Kong and Star registered doctor Ye Wenxing Singapore was sentenced to professional misconduct
