He had a minor operation to remove a cyst.

他做了一个切除了囊肿的小手术。

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He had an operation to remove an obstruction in his throat.

他做了手术，取出喉头的阻塞物。

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He had an emergency operation to remove a tumour and was allowed out in time to walk his daughter down the aisle.

他进行了一次紧急手术，割掉了一个肿瘤，以及时出院来陪伴女儿走向神坛。

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