Surgeon Faces Charges After Patient Dies Following Wrong Organ Removal

Marcus Thorne, US Social Affairs Reporter
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In a tragic turn of events, a Florida surgeon has been charged with manslaughter after a patient died following a botched surgery where the wrong organ was removed. Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, who was operating on a 70-year-old man, allegedly insisted during the procedure that the liver he excised was, in fact, a spleen, as reported by the state’s Health Department.

Disturbing Allegations in the Operating Room

The disturbing details surrounding the case have emerged from an investigation by the Florida Health Department. According to their

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Marcus Thorne focuses on the critical social issues shaping modern America, from civil rights and immigration to healthcare disparities and urban development. With a background in sociology and 15 years of investigative reporting for ProPublica, Marcus is dedicated to telling the stories of underrepresented communities. His long-form features have sparked national conversations on social justice reform.
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