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Can you get your skene gland removed with a hysterectomy and the appendix? it bugs me that there is another organ that is barely known and i dont want to keep it?

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Hmmm....: A surgeon's motto isn't really, "When in doubt, cut it out." There are many organs in the human body. Just because an organ is less popularly known does not mean we should cut it out. Some people know a lot about cars. If they buy a new car, pop open the hood, and see a part they don't know anything about... no, they don't remove the part.

Answered 10/3/2020

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Taking organs out: All organs have different roles in our body, some better known than others, some vital, some others not. Organs or body parts are removed for medical purposes when they are affected, not functioning properly or posing a threat to the rest of the body. Make sure you understand when talking to your medical team what are the short, medium and long term complications of surgery.

Answered 10/3/2020

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