Suspended children’s surgeon: Review to look at care of almost 800 patients

The Trust said the orthopaedic surgeon, who specialises in treating children, is co-operating with the Trust and that it is not naming the surgeon for legal reasons (Alamy/PA) -

A panel of expert clinicians will review the care of almost 800 patients who underwent surgery at a hospital during the time when a surgeon, who has been suspended, was employed there.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has also commissioned an investigation into what was known and when, as it emerged that concerns had been raised as early as 2015.