A 58-year-old Taiwanese man died after having his lung removed during surgery to treat pancreatic cancer, according to local media reports. The man, who was identified by his surname Hsu, went to a hospital in Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan in May 2022 for surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor. However, during the surgery, the surgeon accidentally removed Hsu’s right lung instead of the tumor. Hsu’s family said that they were not informed about the mistake until after the surgery was completed. They also said that the hospital did not apologize for the error and that they were not given a clear explanation of how it happened. Hsu’s family filed a complaint with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which launched an investigation into the incident. The investigation found that the surgeon had made a mistake in identifying the location of the tumor and that he had not properly checked the patient’s medical records before performing the surgery. The surgeon was found to be negligent and was suspended from practicing medicine for six months. Hsu’s family said that they were not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation and that they planned to file a lawsuit against the hospital and the surgeon. They said that they wanted to hold them accountable for the death of their loved one. The incident has raised concerns about the quality of medical care in Taiwan and has led to calls for stricter regulations on surgical procedures. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has said that it is working to improve the quality of medical care in the country and that it will take action against any hospitals or doctors who are found to be negligent..
Taiwanese Man, 58, Dies After Getting His Lung Removed During Surgery to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
