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News in English (USA) / 15.04.2026 / 23:00

Surgeon Indicted for Manslaughter Following Wrong Organ Removal During Surgery

A Florida surgeon has been indicted and charged with manslaughter after a 70-year-old patient died due to the doctor allegedly removing the wrong organ during a surgical procedure. The tragic mistake involved the removal of the liver instead of the spleen, leading to fatal consequences for the patient. This case has garnered significant media attention, with the widow of the deceased expressing her ongoing grief and disbelief over the incident. Authorities are scrutinizing the operating room protocols, while the doctor faces serious legal repercussions stemming from this shocking medical error.
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