Surgical incision

In surgery, a surgical incision is a cut made through the skin to facilitate an operation or procedure. Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation. In general, a surgical incision is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions.

Anatomy

Surgical incisions are planned based on the expected extent of exposure needed for the specific operation planned. Within each region of the body, several incisions are common.

Head and neck

Chest

Abdomen and pelvis

Eye

See also

References

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