Is it permissible to perform non-emergency surgeries in Ramadan, and consequently break the fast for a few days, if postponing them until after Ramadan might lead to missing the opportunity to perform them due to the doctor's travel and work circumstances?
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If delaying the surgery until after increases the illness, delays recovery, causes hardship, or results in difficulty, then it is permissible to perform it in Ramadan, even if the patient breaks their fast. However, if it is possible to postpone it until after Ramadan without hardship or difficulty, then it is not permissible to break the fast for it.
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