Posted on 09/26/2008 5:21:25 AM PDT by Renfield
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Shelby County man and his wife said two doctors amputated the man's penis without his consent, and have filed a lawsuit.
According to the lawsuit, Philip Seaton, 61, went to have a circumcision last Octoberas part of treatment for a medical condition. Seaton said when he woke up from the procedure, he realized his penis had been amputated.
Seaton has suffered mental anguish, pain, and has lost the enjoyment of life, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed in Shelby County court last week against Dr. John Patterson, who performed the procedure, Dr. Oliver James, who administered anesthesia, and Commonwealth Urology, PSC.
The lawsuit states that Patterson received consent to perform a circumcision and only a circumcision, and that Seaton did not consent to his penis being removed.
Kevin George, the plaintiff's attorney, said Patterson amputated the organ after finding cancer, but he only had consent to remove the foreskin.
"Sometimes you have an emergency and you have to do this, but he could very easily closed him up and said, 'Here are your options. You have cancer,' and the family would have said, 'We want a second opinion. This is a big deal,'" George said.
The lawsuit also claims the plaintiff did not consent to general anesthesia.
WLKY attempted to contact the doctors, but have not been able to reach them.
The Seatons are seeking punitive damages against both doctors and the medical practice. Attorneys for the defendants will now have a chance to respond to the suit.
Age 61 and he still equates enjoyment of life with Mr. Happy. He had better take up a hobby real quick.
Sounds like he’s running into the courtroom half-cocked.
I don’t beleive this situation. A patient signs a consent for surgery which basically states the surgeon can do anything he/she see’s fit for the patient based on what may be found during the procedure.
This is reminicent of airplane crashes-blame all on pilot.
Surgeon uses his authorized discretion-blame all on doctor.
I was concerned about penile cancer so I quit smoking after sex.
Maybe the shock absorbers need to be replaced.
Hint: the cigarette goes in your MOUTH!
LMAO
What a dick that doctor is. Geez.
Add a dick to me
That’s what they need to do to him now.
Ain’t that a pisser?
Not any more...
I do remember! Excellent post with a 10 point bonus for using obscure material.
cheep humor aside, this shows the arrogance of many doctors.
They know better than you how to live your life.
Wrong choice, Slim. Human Papilloma virus contributes to penile cancer just like it contributes to cervical cancer and oral cancer.
penectomy = radical bris
Instead of the 10 point bonus, can I have a star on my forehead?
Stand up, Chuck! Let them all see ya...!
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Is the wife's first name - LORENA??
Sumpin'... Ain't quite right here...
jmho...
Jeez Joe... you have an extra bowl of serious for breakfast?
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The doctor should have taken a poll first, before he took his pole.
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