Florida surgeon admits to fatal organ removal error

A 44-year-old surgeon in Florida is facing a negligence lawsuit after accidentally removing the liver of a 70-year-old patient instead of the spleen. The victim, William Bryan, died during the procedure due to uncontrolled hemorrhaging. During a legal deposition, the physician, Dr. Shaknovsky, attributed the mistake to emotional distress and poor visibility caused by complications including colon swelling. The doctor also switched from laparoscopic to open surgery during the operation. The victim's wife, Beverly Bryan, alleges that the doctor attempted to cover up the error by falsely claiming the spleen had migrated to the opposite side of the body. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities noting a series of procedural failures during the surgery.