Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.
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The health board claimed it became aware of concerns around the surgeon in June 2013, but an NHS whistleblower told the BBC the health board knew as early as 2009 that there were serious concerns.The due diligence report found missed opportunities for senior management to intervene and protect patients.
The review said: "It was clear that he was not being truthful with his patients about procedures and he did not share mistakes with colleagues for learning and reflection."into the case, as have MSPs from the Scottish Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. The report said: "These patients were placed at potential risk of harm due to the inadequacy of the supervision arrangements."
The review found that the majority of complaints held - 84 - were received after Eljamel was suspended in December 2013, but they were related to surgical treatment from 1996 onwards.
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