An examination of erroneous medical practices in circumcision surgery in light of supreme court decisions
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In brief
In brief
This medicolegal study analyzes 30 Turkish Supreme Court decisions on circumcision malpractice cases from 2012-2022, finding negligence as the most common cause of litigation (43.3%). The research emphasizes the need for proper facility standards and adequate training for this frequently performed pediatric procedure.
- Negligence is the leading cause of circumcision malpractice claims (43.3%), followed by carelessness and faulty technique (20% each).
- Circumcision faces more malpractice litigation than other pediatric surgeries despite being one of the most common procedures worldwide.
- Adequate training of healthcare personnel and appropriate physical conditions are essential to reduce malpractice risk in circumcision.
- Legal scrutiny of circumcision includes psychological and ethical dimensions beyond technical surgical competence.
- Supreme Court data (2012-2022) reveals systemic deficiencies in circumcision practice requiring targeted quality improvement.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
Abstract
Purpose
Global interest in circumcision, one of the oldest and most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, continues. There is a significant increase in cases regarding medical malpractice claims in the world and in our country. It is aimed to identify situations that lead to malpractice claims in circumcision surgery, which has question marks regarding its psychological and ethical aspects, to identify situations that are considered errors and professionally risky, and to contribute to eliminating these deficiencies.
Methods
We examined the Supreme Court appeal decisions related to circumcision malpractice cases resolved between 2012 and 2022, using the keyword "circumcision" on the official website of the Republic of Turkiye Supreme Court.
Results
We examined 30 Supreme Court decisions that met our criteria. It was determined that the most common lawsuit was filed due to negligence (43.3%), followed by carelessness (20%) and faulty action (20%).
Conclusion
Physical conditions must be appropriate and healthcare personnel must be adequately trained for circumcision, which is frequently performed especially in pediatric patients and is more frequently subject to malpractice lawsuits than other pediatric operations.