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Mr Mamdouh Shoukrey

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology MBBCh, FRCOG, MSc
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Medico-Legal Experience

Mr Shoukrey is an experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, serving as both Obstetric Risk Management Lead Consultant and Minimal Access Gynaecological Surgery Lead Consultant within his NHS Trust. He holds the Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Certificate, having successfully completed advanced training in Excellence in Report Writing, Cross-Examination, Courtroom Skills, and Civil Law and Procedure.

He has acted as an independent medical expert in a wide range of civil proceedings for both claimant and defendant solicitors, as well as in Family Court and Coroner’s Court matters. His expert work encompasses clinical negligence, coronial investigations, child protection, and safeguarding cases involving obstetric and gynaecological care.

Mr Shoukrey has provided oral evidence in Court on numerous occasions and is fully conversant with the Civil Procedure Rules (Part 35) and the professional responsibilities of an expert witness. He is recognised for producing clear, balanced, and evidence-based reports that meet the required legal and professional standards.

In his capacity as Obstetric Risk Management Lead Consultant, he has undertaken and led root cause analyses, serious incident investigations, and child death reviews, providing expert recommendations to improve patient safety and clinical governance. His medico-legal expertise is supported by his extensive practical experience in high-risk obstetrics, complex pregnancy management, and gynaecological surgery.

Mr Shoukrey prepares approximately 50 detailed expert reports each year, including screening, desktop, and full liability reports, and is known for his thoroughness, impartiality, and timely delivery. He maintains a consistent record of meeting court deadlines and provides expert input at all stages of litigation, from pre-action protocol through to trial.

This combination of specialised clinical experience, formal medico-legal training, and proven courtroom performance positions Mr Shoukrey as a highly respected and reliable expert witness in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

He has extensive experience with cases associated with:

Clinical Negligence

  • Medical malpractice and patient complaints
  • Spinal anaesthesia
  • Suprapubic catheter insertion
  • Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Misdiagnosis/mismanagement
  • Advanced minimal access surgery
  • Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic keyhole surgery:
    – Laparoscopic hysterectomy
    – Laparoscopic sterilisation
    – Laparoscopic resection of endometriosis
    – Hysteroscopic resection of fibroids 
  • Antenatal care
  • Management of labour/childbirth
  • Caesarean section:
    – Pelvic pain
    – Urine retention
    – Bladder injury
    – Bowel injury
    – Incision pain
    – Muscle injury
    – Vaginal bleeding
  • Instrumental deliveries – ventouse and forceps:
    – Subdural haemorrhage
    – Cranial fracture
    – Facial fracture
    – Use of excessive force
  • Benign gynaecology:
    – Heavy menstrual bleeding/abnormal bleeding patterns
    – Fibroids
  • Vaginal surgery and abdominal surgery:
    – Abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy
    – Pelvic floor repair
    – Sacrospinous fixation
  • Shoulder dystocia (recognition and management)
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Antenatal care:
    – Pregnancy ultrasound scans
    – Antenatal screening tests
  • Child birth injuries and postpartum problems:
    – Complications during delivery
    – Deceleration in heart rate
    – Sphincter injuries
    – Postpartum urinary retention (PUR)
    – Death of mother/child (governance and root cause)
  • Acute/emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy:
    – Ectopic pregnancy
    – Miscarriage
    – Ovarian cysts/torsion
    – Pelvic abscesses
  • Early labour/issues relating to pregnancy following RTA
  • Adhesion management
  • Labour ward incidents:
    – Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)
    – Uterine rupture
    – Third and fourth-degree perineal tears
  • Retained placenta
  • Severe double prolapse
  • Insufficient suturing post episiotomy
  • Substandard documentation or failure to follow clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE, RCOG)
  • Inadequate consent for procedures or mode of delivery
  • Inadequate escalation or delay in involving senior staff
  • Use or misplacement of IUDs/intrauterine devices (Mirena coil)
  • Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia management
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.)
  • Maternal sepsis and infection control
  • Menstrual disorders (menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea)

Mr Shoukrey’s waiting time for appointments is 2 weeks and his report turnaround is 8 – 12 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Mr Shoukrey is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a position he has held since 2011. He has practiced obstetrics and gynaecology for over 25 years since his qualification and holds a Master’s Degree in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy from the University of Surrey.

In his role as Obstetric Risk Management Lead Consultant at Dorset County Hospital, Mr Shoukrey investigates clinical risks and medical malpractice. He is also lead clinician for Minimal Access Gynaecological (keyhole) Surgery at Dorset County Hospital. Whilst there, he has introduced new surgical procedures including Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Resection of Endometriosis. He routinely performs general gynaecological surgical procedures, including abdominal and vaginal surgery. He also manages complex pregnancy, postnatal problems and childbirth, including caesarean sections and instrumental deliveries.

Mr Shoukrey teaches at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, including training doctors in laparoscopic/ hysteroscopic skills and emergency obstetrics including instrumental deliveries and shoulder dystocia. He is also a Royal College examiner, and has presented scientific research papers at both national and international meetings, with published articles in scientific journals in the field of minimal access surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mr Shoukrey comment on cases of retained placenta?

Yes, Mr Shoukrey can assist.

Publications

  • Thomson AJ, Shoukrey MN, Gemmell I, Abbott JA. Standardising pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic entry. Time, volume, or pressure: which is best? J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2012 Mar-Apr;19(2):196-200.
  • Shoukrey M. N., Fathulla B. I., Al Samarrai T.. September 2008. Hysteroscopy training in the UK: the trainees’ perspective.Gynecological Surgery 5 (3), 213-219
  • Shoukrey M. N. , Fakokunde A. F., Whitlow B., Evans-Jones J. C.. September 2005. Postpartum transcervical endometrial resection under laparoscopic control for retained degenerated products of conception. Gynecological Surgery 2 (3), 201-203
  • Israfilbayli, F., Shoukrey, M., Kadva, A., May 2008. Benign cystic mesothelioma presenting as a solitary nonattached cyst in the pouch of douglas. Gynecological Surgery 5 (2), 151-153.
  • Nair, R.R., Shoukrey M.N., Whitlow B.. September 2007. Presacral dermoid: now you see it now you don’t. Gynecological Surgery 4 (3), 229-231.

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