The Ruling on Exposing the 'Awrah (Part of the Body That Must Be Covered) for Medical Necessity

The questioner:
In the second and final question, Amina al-Ma'jimi from Yemen says: A person underwent a surgical operation and had to expose his 'awrah. Does he commit a sin, and what is required of him?

The Shaykh:
If he is compelled to do so, there is nothing wrong with it, but only the treating physician who is skilled in treatment should see it, and the patient needs the treatment, so there is nothing wrong with it for the sake of necessity. Yes.

The presenter:
And is it to the extent of the need, or does he go beyond it?

The Shaykh:
To the extent of the need. No, this is exceptional, an exceptional case. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.