Does Having a Pelvic Kidney Preclude Me from Having a Tummy Tuck?

Your pelvic kidney should not be any issue related to your tummy tuck. If you have not had any issues in the past with your kidney function, and if your kidney function is normal now (check your lab tests BUN and Creatinine), than go for it. Good luck.

In and of itself, the pelvic kidney is no contraindication to tummy tuck.  During the procedure however, a catheter is placed into the bladder.  The tip of this catheter will be close to your pelvic kidney, and your uretero-vesical junction from that kidney may not be completely normal.  You may be at slightly increased risk of urinary tract infection simply related to the catheter.  An excellent prep of your perineum prior to catheter insertion is important, and perhaps peri-operative gram negative coverage for the urinary tract.  Ask your doctors about this. 

You can have a tummy tuck even if you have a pelvic kidney.

The tummy tuck operation only involves tissues outside the peritoneal cavity where your pelvic kidney is located.

You should have a medical clearance from your internist, nephrologist, or primary care physician to make sure that your pelvic kidney is functioning normally.