Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust halted surgery last year . Upper gastrointestinal ( GI ) operations referred to Kent . Came after internal review found 5 patients died of avoidable complications . St Thomas ' Hospital trust has now said decision to stop surgery will be a permanent one .
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust halted surgery last year . Upper gastrointestinal ( GI ) operations referred to St Thomas ' Hospital . Came after internal review found 5 patients died of avoidable complications . Kent trust has now said decision to stop surgery will be a permanent one .