13-year-old girl turns surgeon in Austria, successfully performs skull surgery!
This troubling incident began when the doctor gave in to her daughter’s request to be involved in the procedure.
The patient, a 39-year-old man, had suffered critical head injuries after a tree fell on him, fracturing his skull. Rushed to LKH Hospital in January, he required urgent surgery to save his life. During the operation, the girl drilled a hole in his skull under her mother’s supervision. While the surgery was ultimately successful, the truth of the daughter’s involvement came to light months later in April, triggering public outrage and immediate consequences.
The hospital promptly suspended the doctor four months ago, citing a gross breach of professional ethics and a serious threat to patient safety. Adding a layer of complexity, the doctor has now filed a lawsuit against the hospital, arguing that her dismissal violated the terms of her employment contract. This legal move has been met with widespread criticism, with many viewing it as an attempt to evade accountability.
According to reports, hospital authorities discovered the doctor’s misconduct after receiving a statement from the anesthetist present during the surgery. They also notified the patient, who was unaware of the unauthorized participation of the teenager. Legal proceedings have since ensued, with the doctor claiming she should have been terminated immediately after giving her initial statement rather than being suspended for months before her dismissal. Her lawyer asserted in court this week that she will not consider a settlement
