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What can i do if my dad is having a spleen removal operation, is it serious?
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Every operation is: Serious, when you are on the receiving end. If his doctors are recommending the operation, it is because potential benefits outweigh the potential risks of the operation. The seriousness of the operation would depend on the size of the spleen, your dad's general medical condition, and his other co-morbidities.
Answered 4/6/2013
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