Surgery that made its mark on patients’ lives as well as livers | Letters

A range of reactions to the news that consultant Simon Bramhall left his initials on the livers of some of his patients

I was operated on by Simon Bramhall and team at the liver unit of the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, in 2006 (Surgeon admits leaving his initials on livers of patients, 14 December). Following colorectal surgery the previous year the cancer had spread – which entailed a resection of 75% of my liver. Following the operation, I was informed by one of his colleagues that on the balance of probability I had about five years to live.

I had regular post-operative checks with Bramhall for four years. My treatment was professional, patient-focused and friendly. He always had a welcoming smile. I am horrified to read phrases like “assault by beating” applied to a thoroughly decent professional.

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