We should all be thankfull....

[barbaro]

Thankful that the doc found the cancer.

Man Sues Over Genital Amputation


A Kentucky man says surgeons removed his penis after he went in for a circumcision.


By BRETT BARROUQUERE
Associated Press Writer
Sept. 25, 2008

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky man who claims his penis was removed without his consent during what was supposed to be a circumcision has sued the doctor who performed the surgery.
A Kentucky may is suing a doctor who he says was only supposed to give him a circumcision, but instead removed his penis.
(ABC News)

Phillip Seaton, 61, and his wife are seeking unspecified compensation from Dr. John M. Patterson and the medical practice that performed the circumcision for "loss of service, love and affection." The Seatons also are seeking unspecified punitive damages from Patterson and the medical practice, Commonwealth Urology.
A woman who answered the phone at Commonwealth Urology would not take a message for the doctor Thursday. But the Seaton's attorney said the doctor's post-surgical notes show the doctor thought he detected cancer and removed the penis. Attorney Kevin George said a later test did detect cancer.

ABC News: Man Sues Over Genital Amputation

[November Rain]

the doctor thought he detected cancer and removed the penis.

Thought???

Attorney Kevin George said a later test did detect cancer.

Even so, wouldn't it have been more prudent to wait a few hours until the patient recovered consciousness & discuss it with him?


Having said that, if the consent form the patient signed is anything like UK consent forms, he signed to allow the surgeon do whatever he thought to be a surgical necessity.

[jandajoy]

Cancer or no cancer, I'd like to be consulted before saying goodbye to the old boy.

[Deck Ape]

Talk about a difficult postop consultation. "Yes, Mr. Seaton the operation was successful. I was able to remove your foreskin. Took the rest of your penis off while I was at it. Enjoying the hospital food?"