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# Surgical Errors in Pennsylvania | Hourigan Kluger & Quinn

Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Attorneys

Jun 1, 2026

Learn how surgical error cases are evaluated and what must be proven under Pennsylvania law.

Surgical error cases depend heavily on whether the providers and staff involved in the surgery and/or post-operative care deviated from accepted medical standards of care. Not every poor outcome qualifies as negligence.

Surgical teams operate in high-pressure environments where communication breakdowns between staff may occur, causing preventable errors.

Retained surgical instruments and wrong-site surgeries are considered “never events” in many medical contexts, meaning they should not occur if proper protocols are followed.

Anesthesia errors can also occur and can lead to long-term neurological damage.

The duty of care does not end when a patient leaves the Operating Room. Often times surgeries are successful but patient exhibits post-operative complications that are missed, leading to catastrophic injuries and even death.

These cases require prompt review by a legal team with the experience in identifying preventable medical errors and resources needed to hold those responsible accountable.

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