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"had undergone surgery" vs "i have undergone surgery"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Had undergone surgery' is past perfect tense and is used to describe an action that was completed before a certain point in the past. 'I have undergone surgery' is present perfect tense and is used to indicate that the action of undergoing surgery has been completed at some point in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

had undergone surgery

This is correct

Use this phrase when explaining that someone had had an operation.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • He had undergone surgery shortly before his demise.
  • She had undergone surgery before the school year.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • had undergone an operation
  • had undergone surgical treatment

i have undergone surgery

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of undergoing surgery has been completed at some point in the past and has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used in the present perfect tense to indicate that the surgery has been completed and has some connection to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have undergone surgery, so I need to take it easy for a while.
  • She has undergone surgery and is now on the road to recovery.

Alternatives:

  • have had surgery
  • have had an operation
  • have had a surgical procedure
  • have had a medical intervention
  • have had a surgical operation

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