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Patient Dies After Doctor Allegedly Removes Wrong Organ During Surgery
This episode details the criminal prosecution of Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky following the wrongful death of a patient during a surgical procedure in Florida. The surgeon allegedly caused a fatal hemorrhage by mistakenly removing a liver instead of a spleen, an error classified as a "never event" in medical safety. Beyond the specific incident involving William Bryan, the narrative explores the doctor's history of malpractice and the subsequent legal and institutional failures. It examines the broader implications for patient safety, highlighting the rare intersection of medical negligence and…
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