A routine trip turned tragic for a married couple when a medical emergency ended in an unthinkable loss. A widow is now speaking out after her husband died during surgery that was meant to save his life.

The man, in his seventies, felt sudden pain while traveling with his wife and was taken to a hospital. Doctors said the problem involved his spleen and advised immediate surgery. Although he wanted to return home for care, he agreed after being warned of serious risks if he waited.

According to his family’s legal team, a grave mistake occurred in the operating room. The surgeon allegedly removed the man’s liver instead of his spleen. The error caused severe damage to major blood vessels, leading to rapid blood loss and death. A later examination showed that the spleen had not been removed and did not appear severely diseased.

After the surgery, the widow was told her husband’s spleen had been unusually enlarged and displaced. She later learned that account did not match medical findings. She now plans to pursue legal action, saying her husband died while unable to protect himself.

The family also claims the surgeon had previously made a serious surgical error involving another patient, though no criminal charges have been filed in either case. The hospital has said it is investigating the incident.

When trust in medical care is broken this way, what steps do you believe are essential to protect future patients?