diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/surgery.dm b/code/modules/surgery/surgery.dm
index 9e39ec58e8..b2a72418f6 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/surgery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/surgery.dm
@@ -105,8 +105,6 @@
 		var/obj/item/tool = user.get_active_held_item()
 		if(S.try_op(user, target, user.zone_selected, tool, src, try_to_fail))
 			return TRUE
-		if(iscyborg(user) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM) //to save asimov borgs a LOT of heartache
-			return TRUE
 		if(tool && tool.item_flags & SURGICAL_TOOL) //Just because you used the wrong tool it doesn't mean you meant to whack the patient with it
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This step requires a different tool!</span>")
 			return TRUE