OMG thanks for posting this Greenleaves - I had no idea this was done. I wonder is this done only when a woman's having a gynegological procedure done or is this done if someones having another surgery like gallbladder etc? Is this explained on the consent form? I appreciate you posting this in the event I ever have surgery - I would never want this to be done. It shouldn't be allowed unless the patient agrees. It's so wrong!!!