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Surgeons accused of leaving patients unattended on operating table while under anesthesia
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Nathaniel Langley, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this incident can be found through KOSA CBS7 or the original source, WIFR/Gray News, which may provide additional details and updates as more information becomes available.
A disturbing accusation has surfaced involving surgeons allegedly leaving patients unattended on the operating table while under anesthesia. The incident reportedly occurred at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Details of the situation are limited, but it is known that three former employees of the hospital have come forward to share their experiences.
They did so in a conference room at their attorney's office in Oak Brook. Further information on this incident can be found through KOSA CBS7 or the original source, WIFR/Gray News, which may provide additional details and updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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