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Piercing jewelry can get in the way of drains, catheters and surgical routes, among other things. For the sake of safety, especially regarding the risk of potential infection, all piercings need to be removed prior to surgery.
For any mouth piercings, these would need to be removed - due to the need for intubation during surgery (and tubing could get caught on mouth/tongue piercings).
For any umbilical piercings (bellybutton), these could be in the way of drains from the abdominal cavity.
For any labial piercings, these could be problematic for urinary catheterization, which is routinely used during surgical procedures.
What else can I help you with?
If your going into surgery do you have to remove your piercings?
it depends what kind of surgery do yourself a favor and ask your doctor
When you have a surgery to remove a kidney stone will I be in pain?
It is likely you will be in pain as long as you have the kidney stone.
Are there alternatives to lithotripsy?
Before the advent of lithotripsy, surgery was used to remove kidney stones. This approach is uncommon today
Can plastic surgery close the small holes of pierced ears?
I've only heard of reconstructive surgery for larger gauge ear piercings. Howver, you should look into getting your ears pierced at a larger gauge to remove the scar tissue. That way you could let them heal without the scar tissue stopping you.
What is the treatment for Wilms' tumor?
In the United States, treatment for Wilms' tumor almost always begins with surgery to remove or decrease the size of the kidney tumor.
Do you have to remove your piercings if going in for keyhole surgery?
That all really depends on the placement of the jewelery, the gauge of it, the regulations of the hospital, and the Doctor's personal preference as well if he or she feels that it will be appropriate and not get in the way of the procedure.
When can you take your piercings off?
You can remove your piercings after they are healed, unless you no longer want them then you can take them out anytime.
Can a nephrectomy remove a healthy kidney?
It is also used to remove a healthy kidney from a donor for the purposes of kidney transplantation
What is the best treatment for kidney cancer?
Kidney cancer, like any disease must be examined by a doctor to determine the best course of action. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor may decide a nephron-sparing surgery can be used to remove just the tumor, or a nephrectomy if the entire kidney must be removed.
Can you have piercings or tattoos as a radiologist tech?
you can have piercings and/or tattoos in most any job, but to be respected as a professional it is a good idea to remove your piercings and cover your tattoos while at work
How can donate your kidney?
donating a kidney is when someone needs a kidney and you participate to go to surgery to remove you're kidney to give to the person in need. and you are left with one kidney but you will still live.
What portion of the kidney becomes clearly visible when you remove the renal capsule from a kidney?
When we remove the renal capsule from a kidney, Renal Cortex becomes clearly visible.
