Grand jury brings manslaughter charge over fatal 2024 operation where patient died on table

Grand jury brings manslaughter charge over fatal 2024 operation where patient died on table

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky was indicted on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.

A Florida grand jury indicted Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky with second-degree manslaughter charge for removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen.

It wasn't the first time the surgeon cut out the wrong organ.