Surgeon Says Branding Patient’s Uterus Routine
From Times Wire Reports
A surgeon being sued for branding a patient’s uterus with the initials of his alma mater -- the University of Kentucky -- defended his actions as a routine part of a hysterectomy.
Dr. Michael Guiler, who used a cauterizing instrument to brand “UK” on Stephanie Means’ uterus, said in a statement that marking the uterus gives doctors a point of reference before it is removed.
Guiler emphasized that the markings “were done only with the patient’s safety in mind.”
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