Florida Surgeon Accused of Fatal Organ Mix-Up During Surgery

William Bryan's family alleges that Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky mistakenly removed Bryan's liver instead of his spleen, resulting in his death.

William Bryan, 70, died after a Florida surgeon allegedly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery.
The surgeon, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, has a history of previous surgical errors, including a similar incident in 2023.
Bryan's widow, Beverly, is pursuing both civil and criminal actions against the surgeon and the hospital.
The hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
Local authorities, including the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, are also investigating the case.