The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen

Thomas Shaknovsky, a Florida surgeon, was indicted for manslaughter after mistakenly removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen during an August 2024 surgery. A grand jury found his actions led to the patient's death on the operating table. If convicted, Shaknovsky faces up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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