The family of Dorothy Dorsett mourns her after her death following a bowel surgery performed by Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky at Ascension Sacred Heart in Florida. Despite initial reports that the surgery went well, her condition worsened, and she died several days later due to suspected complications, prompting a lawsuit and ongoing investigation. The tragedy is compounded by the subsequent death of William Bryan, another patient who underwent the same surgeon's care, after he was mistakenly operated on, removing his liver instead of his spleen. Authorities have charged Shaknovsky with second-degree manslaughter following Bryan’s death, and his medical license has been suspended across multiple states.

Dorothy Dorsett’s family describes her as a vibrant woman who was healthy and active before her surgery. After suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, she was diagnosed with a tumor, which was removed during surgery. Her condition declined rapidly post-operation, with her family witnessing her suffering and demise in the ICU. Legal actions allege negligence on the part of the surgeon and hospital staff, with investigations revealing delayed diagnostic testing and failure to address signs of bowel perforation. Shaknovsky denies wrongdoing in Dorsett’s case but has been indicted in Bryan’s death, highlighting serious concerns about surgical errors and medical oversight in these incidents. The case has left the family devastated and brings to light broader issues surrounding patient safety and medical accountability in Florida.