Surgeon Sued Over Surgery Complications
Westlife Singer Mark Feehily Sues Bariatric Surgeon Over Severe Surgery Complications
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Westlife singer Mark Feehily has sued bariatric surgeon Nick Carter in London’s High Court, alleging that a 2020 weight-loss operation at Spire Portsmouth Hospital left stomach tissue that caused a leak. Feehily says the leak led to severe abdominal infections and recurring sepsis, repeated hospital admissions, and the removal of his entire stomach in 2023. His claim is valued at more than £200,000, and his health problems contributed to his 2024 hiatus from touring with the group. Carter denies negligence, saying the claim concerns a recognized complication of sleeve gastrectomy.
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Feehily’s operation took place on August 1, 2020, according to court records cited by The Telegraph.
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During his prolonged treatment, Feehily spent time in intensive care under strict isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic; in late 2023, he also underwent a fourth operation to repair a large incisional hernia.
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Carter’s defence says leakage is a recognized complication of sleeve gastrectomy, occurring in about 1 percent of cases.
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Feehily’s solicitors said he would not comment on the case while court proceedings are ongoing.
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