Florida Surgeon Charged with Manslaughter for Removing Wrong Organ

A surgeon in Florida has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of their spleen during a surgical procedure. The incident led to criminal charges against the doctor.

15 Apr, 20:14 — 15 Apr, 20:14

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The IndependentMostly Factual116d ago

Florida surgeon charged with manslaughter after removing wrong organ from patient: report

Operating room staff reported being 'shocked' as the surgeon allegedly insisted the removed organ was a spleen despite its distinct appearance

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First report: newsbeast · 15 Apr, 10:34|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h

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newsbeast15 Apr, 10:34First to report

Κατηγορίες για ανθρωποκτονία σε γιατρό στη Φλόριντα: Αφαίρεσε ήπαρ αντί για σπλήνα σε χειρουργείο

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Florida Surgeon Charged with Manslaughter for Removing Wrong Organ

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Florida surgeon charged with manslaughter after removing wrong organ from patient: report

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Κατηγορίες για ανθρωποκτονία σε γιατρό στη Φλόριντα: Αφαίρεσε ήπαρ αντί για σπλήνα σε χειρουργείο

Florida surgeon charged with manslaughter after removing wrong organ from patient: report

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