A gynaecologist allegedly reported to duty in an inebriated state at the Government Hospital at Kalasa in Chickmagaluru on Wednesday, May 31, leaving women who were supposed to undergo surgery and their relatives, in shock. As he collapsed in the operation theatre, surgeries were cancelled for the day.
Dr. Balakrishna, posted at Koppa, was deputed to Kalasa Hospital to conduct a laparoscopic tubectomy camp on the day. He was accompanied by an anaesthetist and other staff members.
Seven women were listed to undergo the surgery. The doctor lost his balance and collapsed in the operation theatre. The staff found that he could not perform the surgeries and reported the same to higher authorities, who cancelled the camp for the day.
