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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen in fatal surgery - NBC News
Overview
A Florida doctor has been indicted after a 70-year-old man died when the wrong organ — the liver — was removed instead of the spleen during surgery. The case highlights potential failures in surgical verification, hospital oversight, and patient safety protocols. The incident is likely to draw attention in state-level health policy debates and media coverage of Florida health care.
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