A device and system for umbilicus protection during abdominal surgery; and, especially plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery requiring Umbilicoplasty and/or umbilicus transposition is provided. The device embodies an umbilicus shield, which envelops the Umbilicus during abdominal surgery. The device includes a tubular element, having a distal end and a proximal end, containing near its proximal end, means for releasable retaining suture material from tacking stitches taken in the umbilicus to provide means for drawing the Umbilicus into the tubular element. The suture material is advantageously drawn through the tubular element by means of a suture shuttle which contains, proximate its distal end, means for releasable retaining the suture material. The device facilitates umbilicoplasty and umbilicus transposition during abdominal surgery; prevents nicks or cuts during circum umbilicus dissection; prevents nicks, cuts, or amputation of the umbilicus during defattening and/or abdominal flap dissection; reduces the possibility of Umbilical Pedicel strangulation during Rectus Abdominis Musculoaponeurotic Plication; and indicates the exact location of the Umbilicus for the new umbilical orifice during umbilical transportation.