The meeting, to be held at Raleys Solicitors' Barnsley offices on Monday, is being held by lawyers fighting for compensation for patients who suffered after undergoing operations at Barnsley Hospital.

Michelle Gyte, of Raleys Solicitors, is acting for 12 former patients of Miss Markandoo and said: "Significant progress has recently been made in one of the first cases we have brought against Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

"This meeting will allow us to co-ordinate our efforts with colleagues representing all of the other victims.

"Each case will be reviewed, and we will share information which may prove vital in ensuring these women receive the justice they deserve."

Miss Gyte recently warned other women who might have been affected that time could be running out for them to take legal action – which led to yet another woman coming forward.

All of Raleys' 12 cases against the Trust involve women aged between 30 and 65 who suffered complications following breast surgery at the hospital.

The women involved have all endured a range of pain, injury and disfigurement after Miss Markandoo carried out their operations, many of which involved reconstructive surgery following treatment for breast cancer.

Miss Markandoo was suspended from working at the hospital in July 2006 after concerns were raised by a number of patients about her conduct.

The General Medical Council is carrying out an investigation, but there is unlikely to be a decision about further action for the foreseeable future.