Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen
Summary
A Florida surgeon, Thomas Shaknovsky, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter for causing the death of a patient who was supposed to have his spleen removed but instead had his liver cut. The patient, William Bryan, died from severe bleeding after the surgeon mistakenly severed a major vein during surgery in 2024.Key Facts
- William Bryan, aged 70, was scheduled for spleen removal in a minimally invasive surgery.
- Surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky opened the abdomen and accidentally cut Bryan’s largest vein.
- Bryan’s healthy liver was removed by mistake, and his spleen was left untouched.
- The incident caused severe bleeding leading to Bryan’s death in August 2024.
- A Florida grand jury indicted Shaknovsky on second-degree manslaughter charges.
- Shaknovsky was arrested and later released on bond, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
- The surgery took place with a reduced staff after Shaknovsky arrived late.
- The state health department suspended Shaknovsky’s medical license after investigating the case.
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