A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a man’s liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die on the operating table. William Bryan, 70, from Alabama, underwent surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital due to spleen abnormalities. The surgeon, Dr. Shaknovsky, removed Bryan’s liver by mistake, causing catastrophic blood loss. The hospital is investigating Bryan’s death, while authorities are reviewing the case.
Bryan and his wife were persuaded to proceed with surgery by the hospital’s medical staff, despite their reluctance. The surgeon reportedly misidentified the liver as the spleen and removed it during the procedure. The hospital has stated that they take the allegations seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation. Bryan’s family is seeking justice and pushing for criminal and civil proceedings against the surgeon.
This is not the first time Dr. Shaknovsky has made a serious surgical mistake, having previously removed portions of a pancreas instead of an adrenal gland. Beverly Bryan does not want Shaknovsky to perform any more surgeries, fearing for the safety of others. The attorney representing the Bryan family is advocating for justice and holding medical professionals accountable for their actions.
While Shaknovsky and Bacani both have active medical licenses, the case has raised concerns about patient safety and the qualifications of some medical practitioners. The Bryan family is seeking closure and accountability in the tragic death of William Bryan due to a medical error.
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