A Florida doctor has been indicted on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery, resulting in a patient's death in 2024.

According to court documents, a grand jury determined there was sufficient evidence to charge the physician with manslaughter after the doctor allegedly removed the patient's liver instead of the intended spleen during the surgical procedure.

The incident occurred during what was planned as a spleen removal surgery. Medical experts note that the liver and spleen are located in different areas of the abdomen, with the liver positioned in the upper right quadrant and the spleen in the upper left.

The patient died following the surgical error. The specific timeline between the surgery and the patient's death has not been disclosed by authorities.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about surgical safety protocols and the verification procedures used to ensure correct organ identification during operations. The doctor's name and the specific medical facility where the surgery took place have not been released pending further legal proceedings.

The manslaughter charge suggests prosecutors believe the doctor's actions constituted criminal negligence rather than an intentional act. If convicted, the physician could face significant prison time and the permanent loss of medical licensing.