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George Hand, 63, developed incontinence and a swollen prostate. He consulted with urologist Dr. Gilbert Gonzalez who suggested using transurethral microwave therapy<\/a> to heat up the prostate and cause it to shrink. <\/p>\n

During the transurethral microwave therapy procedure, Dr. Gonzalez placed the transurethral device and then left the room. The medical technician who took over for the doctor continued the procedure, which burned a hole through Hand\u2019s rectum and urethra, causing a great deal of pain. Ice was applied to alleviate Hand\u2019s pain, but Dr. Gonzalez did not stop the procedure. <\/p>\n

As a result of the injury suffered in this errant therapy procedure, Hand developed a fistula<\/a>, which necessitated a colostomy. Hand is now permanently incontinent and impotent. He was a truck driver earning about $52,000 per year but has now lost his job due to his inability to drive after his injuries.
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