Ovarian Cancer Expert Witness
I provide independent medico-legal expert opinion in cases relating to the diagnosis, management and surgical treatment of ovarian cancer.
My opinions are evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and accepted standards of practice.
Overview
Ovarian cancer presents significant diagnostic and management challenges, often involving non-specific symptoms, complex investigation pathways, and multidisciplinary treatment decisions. Cases involving alleged negligence require detailed analysis of clinical decision-making across the diagnostic and treatment pathway.
Expert opinion may be required in relation to delayed diagnosis, surgical management, treatment planning, and the impact of clinical decisions on outcome.
Areas of Instruction
- Delayed diagnosis and referral pathways
- Interpretation and use of CA125 and imaging
- Decision-making regarding primary versus interval surgery
- Appropriateness of surgical management
- Consent and risk discussion for major surgery
- Post-operative complications and peri-operative care
- Follow-up and recognition of recurrence
Surgical Expertise
My clinical practice includes the surgical management of ovarian cancer, including advanced cytoreductive procedures and complex multidisciplinary care. I am experienced in evaluating surgical decision-making, operative findings, and post-operative outcomes in the context of accepted standards of care.
This includes assessment of surgical complexity, completeness of cytoreduction, peri-operative risk, and the management of complications following major abdominal surgery.
- Advanced cytoreductive surgery
- Assessment of surgical complexity and outcomes
- Peri-operative risk and complication management
- Multidisciplinary surgical planning
Clinical Pathway and Decision-Making
Management of ovarian cancer requires coordinated multidisciplinary decision-making involving surgery, oncology and radiology. The assessment of medico-legal cases often involves analysis of whether appropriate investigations were undertaken, whether referral pathways were followed, and whether treatment decisions were reasonable in the circumstances.
I have extensive experience in cancer pathway governance, audit and service development, providing a detailed understanding of how ovarian cancer services are delivered within the NHS.
Why Instruct Me
My experience includes high-complexity ovarian cancer surgery, multidisciplinary decision-making, and the governance of cancer pathways, allowing detailed and balanced expert opinion in medico-legal cases.
- NHS Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist
- Subspecialist in Gynaecological Oncology
- Lead Cancer Clinician
- National roles within BGCS
- Extensive experience in ovarian cancer surgery and pathways
Medico-Legal Instruction
For enquiries regarding ovarian cancer cases, including availability and conflict checks, please make contact directly.
Scope
I provide expert opinion within my area of expertise as a gynaecological oncologist. Where issues relate to radiology, histopathology or systemic anti-cancer therapy, additional expert opinion may be required.