Hysterectomy

2 articles View all topics →

Case comment on Szeto v Kives, 2024 ONSC 7258 (Ontario Superior Court of Justice), plaintiff trial win on unrecognized intraoperative bowel injury in laparoscopic hysterectomy. On the surgical duty to inspect framework, the discovery-versus-trial testimony contradiction framework, and the principle that recognized risks do not displace detection obligations. By Paul Cahill, LSO Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.

Szeto v Kives: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Bowel Injury, and the Surgical Duty to Inspect

Ontario Superior Court finds gynecologic surgeon liable for unrecognized intraoperative bowel injury. The duty to inspect framework in laparoscopic surgery.

March 14, 2025

Knight v Lawson: A Surgical Injury Where Causation Defeated the Claim

I represented the plaintiff in this surgical malpractice case. The trial judge found a breach of the standard of care, but the claim failed at causation.

April 20, 2023

Have a Case Like This?

Concerned about medical negligence?
Talk to Paul directly.

Free, confidential consultations. Paul reviews every potential case personally and tells you honestly whether it merits investigation.

Book a Consultation (416) 643-3845

Hysterectomy

Szeto v Kives: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Bowel Injury, and the Surgical Duty to Inspect

Knight v Lawson: A Surgical Injury Where Causation Defeated the Claim

Browse related areas

Concerned about medical negligence? Talk to Paul directly.

Concerned about medical negligence?
Talk to Paul directly.