medical negligence

Update: Addenbrooke's Paediatric Surgeon Suspended as Review Expands to 800 Patients

Written by Amelia Quince on 26th March 2025 | 3 minute read

At Tees, we are shocked and saddened by the news that a specialist paediatric surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has been suspended following a review.

BBC News has reported that an investigation uncovered nine medical negligence cases where children had been left with injuries affecting their quality of life following complex hip surgery procedures. These injuries have had a lasting impact, requiring further medical treatment and affecting mobility.

It has now been revealed that the review will assess treatment given to 700 patients who had planned operations and another 100 who had emergency treatment. Although the surgeon specialised in children’s surgeries, they also carried out emergency orthopaedic procedures on adults.

Cambridge University Hospitals Chief Executive, Roland Sinker, has confirmed that an external review will take place into the medical treatment carried out by the surgeon at the hospital. He also stated that reports have been made to the General Medical Council, NHS England, and the Care Quality Commission.

Andrew Kennedy KC has been appointed by the trust to chair a panel of expert clinicians to undertake the external review.

The trust has confirmed that concerns about this surgeon were raised 10 years ago in 2015, and that their clinical practice was restricted last year as a precautionary measure.

While the full details of the investigation have not been made publicly available, the suspension raises serious concerns for those patients who may have been treated by this surgeon, potentially affecting their health and well-being.

For many patients, undergoing surgery or treatment from a medical professional is a deeply personal experience. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be both physically and emotionally devastating.

This news is both shocking and heartbreaking for the children and families who are affected. It is crucial that patients and families receive the support they need to obtain answers and where necessary access any follow up treatment and rehabilitation.

About Tees

We at Tees are ideally placed to assist families who may have been affected and have already been approached by some who may have been affected.

With years of experience in medical negligence claims, we are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of these cases, ensuring that patients and their families receive the support and justice they deserve. We understand the profound impact that medical negligence can have, both physically and emotionally and our team is here to provide expert guidance.

Alarmingly, this news comes in the wake of the recent exposure of the practices of Mr. Jabbar, an orthopaedic medical professional at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We are already supporting families affected by the shocking failures in medical care linked to Mr. Jabbar. Please read more below.