Surgeon Indicted for Fatal Surgical Error in Florida
April 15, 2026 at 22:25
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- Surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky faces second-degree manslaughter charges
- Patient William Bryan died after a botched spleen surgery
- Investigation revealed Shaknovsky mistakenly removed the liver instead
A Florida grand jury has charged surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky with second-degree manslaughter following the tragic death of 70-year-old patient William Bryan. Scheduled for a minimally invasive spleen removal in August 2024, the procedure turned disastrous when Shaknovsky mistakenly opened the abdominal cavity, severing a major vein and fatally removing the healthy liver instead of the spleen. This shocking medical error led to Bryan’s death due to severe blood loss.
The charge results from an extensive investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with state attorney officials and medical authorities, examining the circumstances surrounding this life-altering incident.
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