Hospital & Doctor Ordered to Pay Dh14 Million After Laparoscopic Surgery Death

A UAE civil court has ruled that a private hospital and the operating doctor must pay Dh14 million in compensation to the family of a patient who died following a laparoscopic surgery. The court held that the procedure was carried out negligently, leading to the patient’s death and substantial loss for the dependents.

According to the verdict, the hospital failed to ensure appropriate post-operative care and the surgeon overlooked complications that should have prompted immediate intervention. The medical liability committee found both entities accountable for the outcome.

In its judgment, the court emphasised the severe impact on the widow and children of the deceased, recognising that they lost both financial support and emotional care. The compensation is to cover material, moral and psychological harm along with “blood-money” provisions under UAE medical liability law.

The ruling serves as a strong reminder of rising accountability in the country’s healthcare sector — illustrating that even routine surgeries can carry life-altering risks when standard protocols are not followed.

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