Opinion ID: 2403835
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Heading: Emergency Surgery Right Ovary and Uterus Removed

Text: Dr. Gehret performed an emergency exploratory laparotomy. He discovered that a large volume of blood had accumulated in Mrs. McCool's abdomen. [3] Dr. Gehret was initially assisted by Dr. Charles Whitney (Dr. Whitney), an oncological surgeon, and Dr. Johnson. Dr. Whitney testified that he found a bleeder, sutured it, and left the operating room before surgery was completed. Dr. Gehret testified that there was bleeding from more than the one source. Dr. Gehret thought one origin of the bleeding was in the area of the right ovary. He removed that ovary but the bleeding persisted. He was concerned that if he did not resolve the bleeding, Mrs. McCool would die, since she could probably not survive a third surgery. [4] Dr. Gehret examined Mrs. McCool's uterus and found it boggy with blood. Troubled by the apparent inability of the uterus to contract and concerned that it would cause further complications, Dr. Gehret deemed it necessary to remove the uterus. Surgery was then completed. Mrs. McCool was discharged from the hospital several days later. She has suffered no further medical complications. The removal of her uterus has, however, rendered her sterile.