Overview
- The pediatric surgery suspension took effect on December 9 and was disclosed on December 27, with no timetable for resumption.
- In 2023 a healthy kidney was mistakenly removed during an endoscopic procedure, according to the hospital.
- This year a patient suffered cardiac arrest and died during an endoscopic operation in the same department.
- Hospital officials say a doctor misidentified a drug’s efficacy, obtained internal approval, administered it to a patient, and proceeded with surgery.
- The hospital issued an apology and said rare exceptions to the pause may occur if postponement would significantly disadvantage a patient.