Families Condemn Investigations into Disgraced Surgeon Yaser Jabbar at UK's Top Hospital

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Families of children treated by disgraced surgeon Yaser Jabbar have described independent reviews into his care as a “whitewash” and “final insult.” Once a prominent figure at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Jabbar’s career is now shrouded in controversy. His procedures, which included leg lengthening, straightening, and treating children with complex disorders, have left a trail of lifelong injuries, pain, and amputation for some patients.  

 

 

Jabbar’s tenure at GOSH ended in 2023 following a damning report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), which criticized some of his surgeries as “inappropriate” and “incorrect.” Subsequently, GOSH committed to conducting independent reviews for all 723 patients treated by Jabbar. However, these reports, often concluded without interviews or direct input from families, have sparked outrage among parents who accuse the hospital of perpetuating a “culture of cover-up.”  

 

 

One mother expressed frustration over the reliance on Jabbar’s incomplete hospital records, highlighting that he was notorious for failing to maintain proper documentation. “Mr. Jabbar was known for not writing up records or keeping notes correctly, but these reviews have been based on hospital notes. My daughter’s report doesn’t reflect her journey at all,” she said.  

 

 

Dean Stalham, whose daughter Bunty was born with a rare bone disease, recounted her traumatic experience under Jabbar’s care. Bunty endured multiple surgeries over 15 months, none of which succeeded, leaving her in severe pain and reliant on strong pain relief. “It says she had six procedures. I can count 10,” Mr. Stalham stated. “Not a single one of Bunty’s surgeries worked, and none of them were of any benefit to her whatsoever. When they were trying to lengthen her leg, they ended up shortening it by about eight inches.”  

 

Ella, another child under Jabbar’s care, suffered devastating consequences from a failed knee realignment surgery. Referred for psychological support in 2022, Ella’s mental and physical health deteriorated. “She cried herself to sleep each night,” her mother recalled. “She was in a wheelchair and constant agony for years. She has nervous ticks now. She didn’t have them before Jabbar.”  

 

 

For Mansur’s mother, Hindiya Omar, trusting Jabbar and GOSH seemed natural when her son first sought treatment for knee pain in 2018. “I felt lucky my boy was being seen by the best in the world,” Ms. Omar said. However, two operations later, Mansur’s life was irreparably changed. Nerve damage left him with foot drop, a condition impairing movement, and his knee is now deformed, stunted in growth, and plagued by daily agonizing pain. “They have destroyed his leg,” Ms. Omar lamented. “I can’t trust anyone now – especially not the hospital for letting this happen.”  

 

In response, GOSH issued a statement expressing remorse: “We are deeply sorry to the patients of this surgeon who we have let down,” adding, “Patient safety is our core purpose, and we have a range of measures to ensure all our services are safe.”  

 

Before his tenure at GOSH, Jabbar also worked at four other London hospitals, including private institutions such as St. John and St. Elizabeth, the Cromwell, and the Portland. The scandal surrounding his actions has left families seeking accountability, while the impact of his care continues to weigh heavily on his former patients and their loved ones.  

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-12-07

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

From my experience working in hospitals, blame the management that kowtows to consultants. They know when things are not right, or should, but so often ignore or cover for them.

 

I had many battles with management and lost all. I also blame the assistants from the registrars to the nursing staff that will not rock the boat by making an official complaint.

 

The days when consultants were "god" should have been left behind decades ago, but sadly still alive and kicking.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

In response, GOSH issued a statement expressing remorse: “We are deeply sorry to the patients of this surgeon who we have let down,” adding, “Patient safety is our core purpose, and we have a range of measures to ensure all our services are safe.”  

It's the sort of thing management says while not actually doing anything. I can say with confidence that the hospital staff probably knew what was happening, but did nothing out of fear, or indifference.

[Bkk Brian]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

From my experience working in hospitals, blame the management that kowtows to consultants. They know when things are not right, or should, but so often ignore or cover for them.

 

I had many battles with management and lost all. I also blame the assistants from the registrars to the nursing staff that will not rock the boat by making an official complaint.

 

The days when consultants were "god" should have been left behind decades ago, but sadly still alive and kicking.

Lets blame the disgraced Surgeon Yaser Jabbar first. The perpetrator of these horrific acts that left childrens lives irreparably damaged.

[thaibeachlovers]

11 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Lets blame the disgraced Surgeon Yaser Jabbar first. The perpetrator of these horrific acts that left childrens lives irreparably damaged.

He only kept doing it because he wasn't stopped by the people that had the power to do so.

There is plenty of blame to go around.

 

How many years did you work in a hospital to know how it works?

[Bkk Brian]

20 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

He only kept doing it because he wasn't stopped by the people that had the power to do so.

There is plenty of blame to go around.

 

How many years did you work in a hospital to know how it works?

How many years did you work in a hospital to know how it works?

 

Must admit I was never a male nurse in a hospital thankfully, had far better options, but I did read the OP which stated he was stopped because of the investigation.

 

"Jabbar’s tenure at GOSH ended in 2023 following a damning report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), which criticized some of his surgeries as “inappropriate” and “incorrect.” 

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Families of children treated by disgraced surgeon Yaser Jabbar have described independent reviews into his care as a “whitewash” and “final insult.” Once a prominent figure at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Jabbar’s career is now shrouded in controversy. His procedures, which included leg lengthening, straightening, and treating children with complex disorders, have left a trail of lifelong injuries, pain, and amputation for some patients.  

 

 

Jabbar’s tenure at GOSH ended in 2023 following a damning report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), which criticized some of his surgeries as “inappropriate” and “incorrect.” Subsequently, GOSH committed to conducting independent reviews for all 723 patients treated by Jabbar. However, these reports, often concluded without interviews or direct input from families, have sparked outrage among parents who accuse the hospital of perpetuating a “culture of cover-up.”  

 

 

One mother expressed frustration over the reliance on Jabbar’s incomplete hospital records, highlighting that he was notorious for failing to maintain proper documentation. “Mr. Jabbar was known for not writing up records or keeping notes correctly, but these reviews have been based on hospital notes. My daughter’s report doesn’t reflect her journey at all,” she said.  

 

 

Dean Stalham, whose daughter Bunty was born with a rare bone disease, recounted her traumatic experience under Jabbar’s care. Bunty endured multiple surgeries over 15 months, none of which succeeded, leaving her in severe pain and reliant on strong pain relief. “It says she had six procedures. I can count 10,” Mr. Stalham stated. “Not a single one of Bunty’s surgeries worked, and none of them were of any benefit to her whatsoever. When they were trying to lengthen her leg, they ended up shortening it by about eight inches.”  

 

 

Ella, another child under Jabbar’s care, suffered devastating consequences from a failed knee realignment surgery. Referred for psychological support in 2022, Ella’s mental and physical health deteriorated. “She cried herself to sleep each night,” her mother recalled. “She was in a wheelchair and constant agony for years. She has nervous ticks now. She didn’t have them before Jabbar.”  

 

 

For Mansur’s mother, Hindiya Omar, trusting Jabbar and GOSH seemed natural when her son first sought treatment for knee pain in 2018. “I felt lucky my boy was being seen by the best in the world,” Ms. Omar said. However, two operations later, Mansur’s life was irreparably changed. Nerve damage left him with foot drop, a condition impairing movement, and his knee is now deformed, stunted in growth, and plagued by daily agonizing pain. “They have destroyed his leg,” Ms. Omar lamented. “I can’t trust anyone now – especially not the hospital for letting this happen.”  

 

In response, GOSH issued a statement expressing remorse: “We are deeply sorry to the patients of this surgeon who we have let down,” adding, “Patient safety is our core purpose, and we have a range of measures to ensure all our services are safe.”  

 

Before his tenure at GOSH, Jabbar also worked at four other London hospitals, including private institutions such as St. John and St. Elizabeth, the Cromwell, and the Portland. The scandal surrounding his actions has left families seeking accountability, while the impact of his care continues to weigh heavily on his former patients and their loved ones.  

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-12-07

 

 

 

GOSH tries to cover it up. They knew everything because after every operation there is to sign a protocol which is known to the medical director. It seems the head office was looking for money only but not for medical excellence. It's a disgrace.

[Thingamabob]

The disgraceful scapegoating of Lucy Letby is another example of the depths to which hospital managements go to protect themselves.

[thaibeachlovers]

22 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

The disgraceful scapegoating of Lucy Letby is another example of the depths to which hospital managements go to protect themselves.

My last hospital had a new head manager or whatever title they use, and the first thing he did was take half the public waiting room to make his office bigger. I've often said that if they sacked 70 % of hospital management it would cause an improvement in efficiency.

[olongapo]

One of the chosen faith lot of cover ups for them.