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Is it possible for me to still have a partial nephrectomy if i have a cold?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Cold and surgery: Not a good mix, you should be in your best health to have any kind of surgery.

Answered 11/17/2013

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