Doctor Suspended for Surgical Blunder in Andhra Pradesh

A government doctor in Andhra Pradesh was suspended after a surgical blade was left inside a patient's body. The Health Department acted on Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's orders following allegations of negligence against Dr. T Narayana Swamy, leading to his suspension after a probe confirmed the oversight.

A government doctor in Andhra Pradesh has been suspended following an alarming oversight during a surgical procedure. Civil Assistant Surgeon T Narayana Swamy from the Narasaraopeta government hospital reportedly left a surgical blade inside a patient's body during a tubectomy procedure.

The incident, which occurred on November 26, was uncovered during a subsequent investigation, prompting swift action from the Health Department. The decision to suspend Dr. Swamy was made on orders from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, as confirmed by an official press release.

Negligence in medical procedures can have severe consequences, and this case highlights the importance of stringent checks. The health and safety of patients should always be the top priority in medical practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)