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Class Action Looms over Allegations Against Endometriosis Doctor
More than 100 women allege unnecessary surgeries by Dr Simon Gordon at Epworth Hospital, prompting police and regulatory investigations amid calls for improved clinical oversight.
- The Victorian Premier said any victims of unnecessary procedures by an endometriosis doctor deserved justice, and the allegations were referred to police.
- A lawyer said many women had complained about undergoing highly invasive surgeries by the doctor that may not have been justified by their pathology results.
- The doctor said his concern was to alleviate pain and restore quality of life for female patients who were once neglected and dismissed.
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Australian surgeon referred to police over alleged unnecessary surgeries
Victorian authorities say allegations raised by ABC investigation involving removal of reproductive organs have been referred to police, as state moves to tighten endometriosis diagnosis guidelines - Anadolu Ajansı
Patients accuse an Australian gynecologist of removing organs for supposed endometriosis, despite the lack of evidence to establish the diagnosis.
The specialist has denied these accusations, made by several patients in the ABC chain, and has stated that he has never performed operations for endometriosis without being "absolutely convinced" that they were beneficial to his patients.
Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayMelbourne gynaecologist accused of removing women’s organs without medical need
SYDNEY, Feb 24 — An Australian gynaecologist was referred to police Tuesday over media allegations that he carried out unneeded surgeries on women, including organ removals.Multiple patients of Melbourne surgeon Simon Gordon told public broadcaster ABC he performed surgeries on them for severe endometriosis despite little or no evidence they had the disease.Some were in pain months or years after the procedures.Endometriosis is a chronic disease…
An Australian gynaecologist is under investigation for potentially operating patients without medical justification, indignation and police investigation Police
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