# Wrong-Site Surgeries Under Scrutiny | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-09-11T18:10:46+00:00
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## Resource

A damning public inquiry is underway into former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel, accused of performing wrong-site surgeries—medically known as “never events”—that may have harmed up to 200 patients during his time at Ninewells Hospital. Despite a 2013 RCS review that found he’d allegedly reverted to old habits after claiming improvements, the current investigation digs deeper: examining whether surgeries were missed, if patients were misled, and whether systemic safeguards could prevent such tragedies. As proceedings unfold in Edinburgh, families seek justice—and answers—amid a haunting reminder of how easily human error can unravel when systems fail. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74139ece070ee6b0

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