Doctor Mistakenly Removes Liver Instead of Spleen: Lawsuit source: NewsWeek #news #crime #doctor

today I have a truly heart-wrenching story that underscores the critical importance of precision in the medical field imagine going in for what's supposed to be a routine surgery only to have a tragic error turn life upside down in Pensacola Florida a hospital is facing serious legal action after a surgeon removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen this fatal mistake has led to the heartbreaking loss of Bill Bryan whose wife Beverly Bryan is now Seeking Justice here's what went down Bill Bryan experienced sudden pain in his left side while visiting a rental property rushed to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital Dr Thomas shaknovsky recommended immediate surgery believing the spleen was the culprit but during the procedure a shocking mistake occurred Dr shaknovsky removed and labeled Bill's liver as his spleen even describing it as diseased and four times its normal size it wasn't until Bill tragically passed away that the grave error was revealed the organ removed was indeed his liver while his spleen remained intact Beverly