I was diagnosed with hep C all my liver functions are normal. Do you think the surgeon will still be willing to proceed?

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I do have surgery booked Dec 5. I never even thought to mention the hepC with the doctor until now they just sent me forms to fill out consenting to blood work checking for hepb ,C and hiv.

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

The fact that you have hepatitis C is not necessarily a contraindication to undergoing an elective surgical procedure.  It is important that you mention your diagnosis to your surgeon so the appropriate laboratory values and medical clearance can be obtained.  It is also important from the standpoint that extra precautions are often taken by the operating room staff when there is a higher risk of blood-borne disease transmission.  Also, if there is an accidental needlestick injury during your procedure, extra testing can be done on the staff member who sustained the injury.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

As long as the diseases quiescent there is no contraindication to and abdominoplasty. This will be done with the approval of both the gastroenterologist and the plastic surgeon.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Hepatitis C in and of itself is not a contraindication to tummy tuck.   You should have your liver functions checked, and possibly a clearance from your medical doctor.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,It is always a good idea to mention everything to you plastic surgeon, not only for your safety but also for the safety of others involved in your care. If your blood work is good, you have medical clearance and your surgeon is comfortable, I would suspect the surgery would proceed. That decision however can only be made by your physicians. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

It is very important that your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist be aware of all of your medical conditions.  It may also be helpful to have your internist or gastroenterologist “clear” you for the planned procedure; they may also have recommendations about perioperative medication management. Assuming the hepatitis is “well-controlled”, it is most likely that you will be able to proceed. Best wishes.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

A history of Hep C with normal liver tests and an otherwise noal examination is not a contra indication for surgery. Dr Corbin

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Most definitely you need to warn the surgeon of your problem and status for the protection of all the surgery staff. But you should have no problem going ahead with the surgery.

I was diagnosed with hep C all my liver functions are normal. Do you think the surgeon will still be willing to proceed?

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