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flag A New Zealand woman died in 2019 after a flawed aneurysm surgery; a probe found surgeon misconduct, poor protocols, and a culture suppressing concerns.

flag A 51-year-old New Zealand woman died in May 2019 from a brain hemorrhage after a complex aneurysm procedure. flag A Health and Disability Commissioner report found surgeon Dr C failed to meet professional standards, dismissing concerns about a microcatheter causing vessel injury and responding sarcastically. flag The surgeon, described as burnt out and resistant to input, was stood down and accepted the findings. flag Systemic issues included poor ICU handover, lack of clear protocols, and a culture discouraging junior staff from speaking up. flag Health New Zealand apologized, confirmed the surgeon no longer performs such procedures, and implemented safety improvements.

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