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flag Surgeon's mistake in removing wrong lung lobe led to patient's inoperable cancer and career end.

flag A cardiothoracic surgeon mistakenly removed the wrong lobe from a lung cancer patient's lung, leading to further surgeries and the patient developing inoperable cancer. flag The Health and Disability Commissioner found the surgeon at fault, ordering an apology and additional training. flag The patient, Mr. A, has suffered a painful recovery and is unable to return to work.

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