Meanings of caesarean hysterectomies in English

The outcome will affect other actions brought over Dr Neary's performance of allegedly unnecessary Caesarean hysterectomies.

The review follows concerns over the high level of Caesarean hysterectomies being performed by the consultant.

For the women who underwent unnecessary Caesarean hysterectomies while under his care, the report is deeply unpleasant and will inevitably reopen old wounds.

The Drogheda-based obstetrician is facing 65 legal actions following claims that he performed unnecessary Caesarean hysterectomies, but dozens more cases are expected to follow.

Gardaí said this morning they were continuing to examine a report on the high rate of Caesarean hysterectomies at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Most of them had undergone unnecessary Caesarean hysterectomies at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where Dr Neary worked from 1974 to 1998.