The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VASECTOMY
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The straight part
We know that "Final bit of surgery ma covets after labour?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case final bit of surgery ma covets after labour? = vasectomy.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VASECTOMY mean?
VASECTOMY noun- The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.