A review of gynecological procedures carried out by the disgraced former obstetrician Michael Neary has found that dozens of women had their ovaries removed unnecessarily.
The study by two British obstetricians was commissioned by Patient Focus, a group representing former patients of Neary.
Over the past fortnight, Dr Roger Clements and Dr Richard Porter examined the medical charts of 62 women who had had their ovaries removed by Dr Neary between 1974 and 1998.
These women had been told that because they had either cancer or endometriosis, their ovaries had to removed.
However, the experts found that this was not the case.
Most of these women were under the age of 40, and are eligible to apply for compensation under a Government redress scheme.
The deadline for applications was 12 August but this can be extended for another 30 days where there is a deserving case.
Patient Focus has now asked the two British obstetricians for a general report based on their findings.
It is expected to be completed in September.
