Man Dies After Doctor Removes Wrong Organ

Procedure Meant to Remove Kidney, But Liver Removed Instead

Family Files Lawsuit Against Hospital and Doctor

A US man has died after a doctor removed the wrong organ during a procedure, according to the man's family.

The family of the man, who has not been identified, filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the doctor involved in the procedure.

The lawsuit alleges that the doctor was negligent in removing the man's liver instead of his kidney, which was the intended organ to be removed.

The man died as a result of the surgery.

The family is seeking damages for the man's wrongful death.

The hospital and the doctor have not yet commented on the lawsuit.

The incident is being investigated by the state medical board.

According to the National Patient Safety Foundation, wrong-site surgery is a rare but serious medical error.

Wrong-site surgery can occur when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, the wrong side of the body, or the wrong patient.

Wrong-site surgery can have devastating consequences, including death.

To prevent wrong-site surgery, hospitals and surgeons can take several steps, including:

• Verifying the patient's identity and the intended surgical site before surgery
• Marking the surgical site before surgery
• Using imaging technology to confirm the surgical site before surgery
• Having a second surgeon verify the surgical site before surgery

Patients can also take steps to prevent wrong-site surgery, including:

• Asking questions about the surgery and the surgical site before surgery
• Confirming the surgical site with the surgeon before surgery
• Being present during the time-out procedure before surgery

Wrong-site surgery is a preventable medical error.

By taking steps to prevent wrong-site surgery, hospitals and surgeons can help ensure that patients receive the safe and effective care they deserve.