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Mr Eljamel worked for NHS Tayside from 1995 until he was banned in 2013, with campaigners claiming he harmed more than 196 patients.
A public inquiry into the rogue surgeon was announced by then prime minister Humza Yousaf in September last year, and victims have also previously filed evidence with the police.
Members of the Patient Action Group for the Eljamel Public Inquiry are holding a demonstration outside the Police Scotland building in Dundee on Wednesday claiming there have been serious delays in their Operation Stringent investigation.
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Jules Rose, lead patient in the campaign group, said: “I’m here on behalf of the 196 plus patients we know of who are suffering life-changing injuries caused by Professor Eljamel, as the to be called.
“This rogue surgeon was employed and enabled by NHS Tayside. Of these patients, 100 have made formal complaints to Police Scotland about their harm and injuries. But it seems their complaints have not been heard.
“These patients have been in limbo for over five and a half years since the police began investigations in 2018.
“What justice have they received? What answers were they given? Indeed, what progress has been made? It’s a Stalling Campaign more than Stringent. They continue to kick the can down the road.
“Patients feel on death row. There seems to be no urgency or commitment from the police.”
Police said it was an “extremely complex” investigation and inquiries were ongoing.
Ms Rose was one of those harmed by Mr Eljamel, who had a ruptured duct removed to replace a brain tumor in 2013.
Mr Eljamel left the country and earlier this year was believed to be operating in Libya, with ministers previously suggesting the disgraced surgeon could eventually be extradited back to Scotland.
Ms Rose said campaigners were demanding that the spotlight “continue to shine fully” on Campaign Stringent.
He said: “Police Scotland’s inaction betrays the public’s trust. It is their duty to protect us, and this blatant disregard for a cause with such obvious potential harm is shameful.
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“We demand a serious investigation and a firm stand against those who endanger lives through negligence. The public deserves better. Shame on you Police Scotland.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “This is an extremely complex investigation being investigated by specialist officers from the Major Investigations Team.
“Inquiries are ongoing and we continue to work alongside partner agencies.”
The police also said they were aware of the protest on Wednesday afternoon.
The spokesman added: “We have been in contact with the organizers to agree an area where protesters can gather safely and local officers will be available on the day to assist with traffic control or any other requirements.”
Alongside the public inquiry, an independent clinical review was formed by former health secretary Michael Matheson to investigate the cases of individual patients at their request.
