Medical Mishaps: Surgeons Mistakenly Remove Wrong Organs, Sparking Lawsuits
A man from Washington is suing a hospital and two doctors after they allegedly removed the wrong organ during surgery. George Piano went to the emergency room for stomach pains and was diagnosed with appendicitis. However, during the surgery, doctors were unable to locate his appendix and instead removed a part of his bowel. Two days later, it was discovered that his appendix was never removed, and he had to undergo another surgery. Piano experienced complications and suffered from abdominal pain, weight loss, anxiety, and short-term memory loss as a result. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and a jury trial.
