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        "text": "A surgical error occurs when a medical professional deviates from the accepted standard of care during a procedure, directly causing harm to the patient. This could involve operating on the wrong body part, leaving an object inside the patient, or making an avoidable mistake. In contrast, a surgical complication is an expected or known risk of a procedure that can occur even when the medical team acts competently. While complications are sometimes unavoidable, errors are typically preventable and indicate negligence. A surgical error lawyer helps determine if your injury was due to negligence rather than a standard complication.",
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        "description": "A surgical error is a preventable mistake due to negligence, while a complication is a known risk of surgery. A lawyer helps distinguish between them."
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  "description": "A surgical error is a preventable mistake due to negligence, while a complication is a known risk of surgery. A lawyer helps distinguish between them."
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