The family of Dorothy Dorsett is mourning her tragic death following a complicated surgical procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart in Florida, where a surgeon later faced charges of malpractice. Dorothy, 70, died days after a tumor removal that was supposed to improve her health but instead led to her rapid deterioration and death, with indications of potential post-surgical bowel perforation. Her son, Weyman Dorsett, has filed a lawsuit accusing the surgeon, Thomas Shaknovsky, of negligence amidst concerns about his practices and the hospital’s oversight.
Meanwhile, Shaknovsky was also linked to the death of William Bryan, who died after a mistaken organ removal during a separate operation. The surgeon’s medical license has been suspended across multiple states, and he faces second-degree manslaughter charges in the case of Bryan’s death. Investigations revealed negligence in diagnostic procedures and delayed treatment for Dorothy Dorsett, exacerbating her condition. The Dorsett family reflects on the profound loss and ongoing pursuit of justice amidst the harrowing circumstances.