Woman Claims Doctor Removed the Wrong Organ During Surgery

Wendy Rappaport, a woman who underwent surgery, discovered that her left kidney was removed instead of her spleen during an operation meant to remove the sickly spleen. She is suing her surgeon and the hospital system for medical malpractice and battery. Dr. Devon Callahan, the alleged medical director involved in the case, now holds an active California medical license with no disciplinary actions against him by either Minnesota or California. Rappaport claims she was not consented to losing her left kidney and now requires dialysis due to complications. The hospital is denying liability, citing privacy laws and stating it will defend against the suit in court.