Terrible mistake at the hospital: The patient, whose liver was mistakenly removed instead of his spleen by the doctor, lost his life.

70-year-old William Bryan from Alabama went to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital with sudden abdominal pain during his vacation in Florida. Doctors decided to perform emergency surgery, suspecting a problem in Bryan's spleen.

During the surgery on August 21st, General Surgeon Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky made a major mistake. Instead of removing the spleen, he accidentally took out Bryan's liver. This serious error led to excessive blood loss and Bryan's death on the operating table.

What's even more distressing is that the surgeon mistook the removed organ for the spleen and only realized the mistake after Bryan's death. The surgeon told Bryan's wife that the spleen was very large and had shifted position, even though the liver and spleen are located in different parts of the body and have significantly different sizes.

Bryan's wife, Beverly, started working with a law firm to seek justice. She wants to file a lawsuit and initiate a criminal investigation. Her goal is to prevent this surgeon from causing harm to other patients.

The hospital stated that they are investigating the incident but did not provide details due to confidentiality. An autopsy revealed a small cyst in Bryan's spleen, which was likely the cause of the initial pain.

This incident clearly demonstrates the serious consequences of medical errors and emphasizes the importance of patient safety. It also highlights the importance of patients and their families being informed about medical procedures and asking questions when necessary.