Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery
Summary
An inquest revealed that Hayley Butler, who traveled to Turkey for weight loss surgery, died from organ failure due to complications from the procedure. Doctors in the UK have seen over 100 similar cases of complications in patients who had weight loss surgeries in Turkey.Key Facts
- Hayley Butler, a 40-year-old from Norwich, died after undergoing sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Turkey.
- The surgery took place at Ozel Gozde Hospital in Izmir, and Ms. Butler returned to the UK feeling unwell.
- Her procedure cost about £2,500, which included flights, transfers, accommodation, and medication.
- She experienced severe symptoms like vomiting and fatigue and was later admitted to a UK hospital.
- Doctors found fluid and four perforations in her organs, leading to sepsis and multiple organ failure.
- Dr. Tanveer Adil stated that the surgery and lack of post-operative care in Turkey caused her death.
- Dr. Adil's team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital has treated over 100 similar complications from Turkish surgeries.
- The coroner plans to report concerns about the surgery to Turkish regulators.
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