Compensation payments for women who suffered pain and scarring following botched breast operations at Barnsley Hospital has reached nearly £1.2m.
New figures revealed the trust has paid out £1,189,059 to 26 women operated on by consultant surgeon Purvanes-wary Markandoo between 2005 and 2008. Most of them were having surgery for breast cancer.
And the bill is expected to increase with legal costs estimated to be about £500,000.
The investigation into Dr Markandoo was launched by the General Medical Council after 35 women complained about their treatment. The consultant, who earned up to £122,000 a year, was suspended on full pay in 2006 and left the trust two years later.
More on this story in the Chronicle on Friday.
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