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The Benevento Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation for manslaughter in the healthcare sector into the death of Carmela Uliano, the 25-year-old from Castellammare di Stabia who died on 1 April 2025 at the “Rummo” hospital in Benevento.
The first doctor under investigation is SG, the heart surgeon from Castellammare who operated on the young woman to replace her aortic valve.
The tragic story
Carmela Uliano, suffering from a heart disease, had undergone surgery at the Casa di cura Montevergine in Mercogliano (Avellino). After a few days of hospitalization, the patient was transferred to the Maugeri clinic in Telese Terme for cardiac rehabilitation.
However, her condition suddenly worsened and the young woman was rushed to the “Rummo” hospital in Benevento, where she died.
Investigations and autopsy
The Benevento Prosecutor's Office has ordered an autopsy on the body of Carmela Uliano to determine the causes of death. The assignment will be given today, Friday 4 April 2025, and the autopsy will be performed tomorrow, Saturday 5 April, at the "Rummo" hospital.
The cardiac surgeon SG, who operated on the young woman, has been entered in the register of suspects for manslaughter. This is a necessary act to allow the doctor to appoint his own technical consultants for the medico-legal assessments.
Funerals in Castellammare
Carmela Uliano's funeral will be held on Monday, April 7 in Castellammare di Stabia. The local community will rally around the young woman's family.
Article published on 5 April 2025 - 07:23
It is a very complicated and sad situation for everyone. The death of Carmela Uliano is a fact that makes us reflect on healthcare in Italy. We hope that the investigations will lead to clarity and justice, but it is never easy.