Anatomy-challenged surgeon in Florida allegedly removes wrong organ (again!) — his patient dies

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Liver. Huge. Attached to gall bladder. Right upper quadrant of abdomen.
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Spleen. Attached to pancreas. Much smaller. Left upper quadrant of abdomen.

in situ they are even more distinct that these images make it look. There is no excuse.

Found this comparison. Not exactly what one would see in an OR, of course, but…

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