An overseas-trained doctor is being investigated in Queensland for a series of surgical errors. Source: AAP
TWO hospital chiefs have been sacked over a series of surgical errors by an overseas-trained doctor in Queensland.
It's been revealed a South American surgeon, who completed his undergraduate medical training in Spain, removed the wrong kidney from a patient earlier this year.
It's also alleged he nicked the artery of another patient, who later returned to hospital suffering extensive blood loss.
The case has echoes of the notorious Jayant Patel controversy, which turned the spotlight on the credentials of foreign-trained doctors working in the Queensland health system.
The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Board has sacked Rockhampton Hospital's director of surgery, along with the acting executive director of medical services.
Board chairman Charles Ware has told Fairfax radio there's a systemic issue at the hospital.
A broad-ranging review of patient safety systems had been ordered and another review will look at the incidents involving the surgeon.
"These reviews must be thorough and robust and I assure Central Queenslanders they will lead to decisive action that will ensure the safety of our patients," Mr Ware said in a statement.
Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has told parliament four surgical procedures carried out by the doctor are being investigated.
The surgeon had trained in Spain before coming to Australia, where he completed two years of training and became accredited to operate here in 2011.
He's worked in the public health system and in private practice in Australia.
"The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Board is confronting issues that arise from an unacceptable and worrying case of failed renal surgery earlier this year," Mr Springborg told parliament.
"An independent inquiry will look at four cases involving the same surgeon stretching back to 2011."
The Health Quality and Complaints Commission has also been asked to investigate the matter and whether there are systemic problems.
Before the minister addressed parliament, Mr Ware told Fairfax there appeared to be six incidents of concern involving the doctor.
"There are only two that have immediate patient impacts," he said.
"One is the case we disclosed last week where the wrong kidney was removed and the second one ... with a patient who was operated on and it would appear that an artery was nicked during surgery."
He said the second patient was recovering after being flown to Brisbane because the Rockhampton hospital lacked the facilities to care for him.
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