Yaser Jabbar cases review: Leigh Day acts for families of children treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital orthopaedic surgeon

The review by GOSH into Mr Jabbar’s cases comes alongside a confidential investigation into his practice and the wider orthopaedic department by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).

The investigation raised concerns about what has been described as “incorrect and unsuitable” surgeries performed by Mr Jabbar, including a leg lengthening and straightening procedure on a six-year-old boy, as reported by the Times.

Some 37 cases in the GOSH review have already been referred to the RCS for specific investigation, with at least 22 children being found to have come to some degree of harm ranging from muscle and nerve damage to permanent deformity.

At least one child has been required to have an amputation following surgery by Mr Jabbar - who has since given up his licence to practice in the UK and is now listed as working in Dubai - with another under threat of amputation.

GOSH have since issued their “sincere apologies” to those affected, with the report by the RCS also raising concerns about the failure of managers at the hospital to act on concerns raised by staff about Mr Jabbar.

Leigh Day partner Julia Reynolds and solicitor Charlotte Cooper represent families affected by Mr Jabber’s treatment.

Julia Reynolds said:

“We are shocked by the scale of this review and the sheer number of families that will be affected. Clearly this is going to be of grave concern to all the families involved and the quicker the investigations can be completed, the quicker some of these families can have their minds put at rest. We have already been instructed by some families and can offer support to others if needed.”

Anyone who is thinks they may have been affected by care received by Mr Jabbar can contact our clinical negligence team for more information.