The Supreme Court has issued an order in a case involving alleged medical negligence during a surgery performed nearly two decades ago at Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital.
A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel found preliminary grounds indicating negligence beyond normal medical error. The court has directed concerned authorities to conduct a detailed investigation, take action against those found responsible, and ensure compensation to the victim.
Petitioner Parbati Gajurel, originally from Salyan and currently residing in Kathmandu, claimed that a serious error occurred during a surgical procedure when she gave birth to her first child in 2008 at the Thapathali-based hospital.
According to her petition, she experienced persistent pain and complications at the surgical site after delivery. In 2009, she suffered excessive bleeding during a subsequent pregnancy, resulting in a miscarriage and a life-threatening condition. Her health issues continued over the years.
A decade later, in 2018, Gajurel sought treatment from senior gynecologist Jageshwor Gautam at Om Hospital. Medical examinations revealed that her reproductive organs had been improperly stitched during the earlier surgery.