- Seven people involved in the emergency surgery are now under investigation.
A neurosurgeon is facing a criminal investigation after allowing his teenage daughter to drill holes in a patient’s skull during surgery.
The doctor, whose identity was not revealed, worked at Graz University Hospital in Austria and reportedly walked her 13-year-old daughter through the procedure step-by-step in January.
She allegedly went so far as to allow her daughter to drill holes in the skull of Gregor R., 33, who needed emergency surgery after a head injury in a forestry accident.
Graz prosecutor Hansjoerg Bacher confirmed that both the neurosurgeon and a second doctor were quickly discharged from hospital after the incident.
Bacher also confirmed that the two, along with five other people involved in the emergency surgery, are now under investigation for grievous bodily harm.
The doctor, whose identity was not revealed, worked at the University Hospital of Graz in Austria (pictured)
The neurosurgeon is facing a criminal investigation for allowing her teenage daughter to drill holes in a patient’s skull during an operation. Pictured: Graz University Hospital
He said: “We are currently still waiting for the final report from the criminal investigation department.”
The patient only learned the truth about his operation when police revealed the details later. He is reportedly still dealing with the aftermath of the accident.
His lawyer, Peter Freiberger, said he plans to take legal action against all those involved and seek compensation if necessary.
Freiberger said: “The operation and the drilling were necessary, that is indisputable for us, but it is a question of letting a 13-year-old child do something like that.”
Freiberger criticised the conduct of the hospital management and said that everyone in the operating room was responsible, as they had the opportunity to prevent a 13-year-old girl from taking part in the operation.
He said: “There was no contact, no explanation, no apology, nothing. That is just undignified.”
The hospital commented: ‘No contact was established because the patient joined the criminal proceedings as a private party and is therefore a party to the criminal proceedings.
“The operation was carried out without complications. Finally, we would like to express our deep regret for what happened and we are committed to fully clarifying the matter.”
Graz prosecutor Hansjoerg Bacher confirmed that both the neurosurgeon and a second doctor were quickly released from hospital. The picture shows Graz, Austria
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