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I have a cold but am due in for a laproscopy tomorrow will they operate?
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Unlikely: Unlikely due to avoiding viral or bacterial respiratory post op complications. Also post op coughing with a cold can be painful and disruptive!, non emergent generally is delayed til recovery.
Answered 6/5/2013
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