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Gabrielle Owen

Gabrielle Owen, RN, CNOR, is an associate editor at Biology Insights focusing on surgical preparation. Based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, she worked in hospital operating rooms for over 10 years and went on to produce patient advocacy content. Her clinical background in perioperative care informs her work helping patients understand what to expect from upcoming procedures.

Can You Wear Permanent Jewelry During Surgery?
How Long Does an Appendectomy Take?
How Long Does a Port Placement Procedure Take?
How Long Is a Surgery? From Prep to Recovery
How Long Do Stitches Take to Dissolve?
Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery an Outpatient Procedure?
Do They Put You to Sleep for Cyst Removal?
How Long Does Abdominal Hernia Surgery Take?
Is Hip Replacement Considered Major Surgery?
How Long Does Colon Resection Surgery Take?
How Long Does a Double Hernia Surgery Take?
Do Stitches Hurt When Removed? What to Expect
How Long Does Appendicitis Surgery Take?
Can You Have Coffee Before Surgery?
Are You Naked During Surgery?
How Long Does Surgical Glue Take to Come Off After Surgery?
Does Anesthesia Make You Say Weird Things?
What to Bring to Hospital for Surgery: Checklist
Is Gallbladder Surgery Outpatient or Overnight?
Do They Put You to Sleep for Hemorrhoid Surgery?
What Do You Wear During Surgery?
How Long Does Pilonidal Cyst Surgery Take?
What to Put in a Post Surgery Care Package
What Is the Most Painful Surgery?
Can I Keep My Piercings In During Surgery?
Should I Rest the Day Before Surgery?
How Long Does a Hernia Surgery Last?
How Long Does an Adenoid Surgery Take?
How Long Does Pectus Excavatum Surgery Take?
Why Is Surgery Taking Longer Than Expected?