A comprehensive review conducted by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has uncovered distressing findings regarding the care provided by a former consultant orthopaedic surgeon. The report, published on Thursday 29 January 2026, concludes that nearly 100 children suffered harm under the treatment of Yaser Jabbar, who specialised in complex lower limb reconstruction procedures.
Scale of Harm Revealed in Detailed Analysis
The hospital launched an extensive investigation examining the cases of 723 children treated by Mr Jabbar between 2017 and 2022. The review's conclusions paint a troubling picture of patient safety failures during this period.
Breakdown of Patient Harm Categories
Of the 94 patients identified as having suffered harm, the severity varied significantly:
- 36 children experienced severe harm - the most serious category indicating substantial and lasting consequences
- 39 patients sustained moderate harm requiring significant intervention
- 19 children suffered mild harm with less severe but still notable impacts
The hospital noted that 642 patients under Mr Jabbar's care did not suffer harm directly attributable to his practice, though the review examined all cases with equal thoroughness.
Surgeon's Current Status and Professional Standing
Mr Jabbar, who was a specialist in paediatric lower limb reconstruction, is now understood to be living abroad. More significantly, he no longer holds a licence to practise medicine in the United Kingdom, having been removed from the medical register.
Hospital Response and Ongoing Actions
Great Ormond Street Hospital, one of the world's leading paediatric centres, has committed to implementing the review's recommendations fully. The institution has established contact procedures for affected families and is reviewing its clinical governance systems to prevent similar occurrences.
The publication of this report represents a significant moment for patient safety transparency within the NHS, particularly concerning complex paediatric orthopaedic care. The findings have prompted wider discussions about surgical oversight and the mechanisms for identifying concerning practice patterns earlier.
