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    Glossary Surgical Excision

    removal of abnormal tissue by cutting it out

    Surgical excision, also known as excision surgery or surgical removal, is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts out and removes tissue, such as a tumor, lesion, or other abnormal growth, from the body. This technique is often used to treat conditions like skin cancer, cysts, or benign tumors, and can be performed using various tools, including scalpels, lasers, or electrosurgical devices, depending on the specific case and location of the tissue.

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    1. Surgical excision of acne keloidalis nuchae with secondary intention healing Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2007 · 24 citations
    2. Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023
    3. The Surgical Management of Extensive Cases of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Archives of Dermatology · 2000 · 72 citations
    4. The surgical treatment of cicatricial alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2008 · 51 citations
    5. Surgical Management of Scalp Infantile Hemangiomas Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2015 · 15 citations
    6. Surgical treatment of pilomatrix carcinoma: a systematic review International Journal of Dermatology · 2024 · 4 citations
    7. Progression of Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2015 · 8 citations
    8. Surgical treatment of secondary cicatricial alopecia of scalp and eyebrow Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery · 2009 · 4 citations
    9. The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part I Dermatologic Surgery · 2002
    10. Complications in follicular unit excision hair transplantation: current evidence and practical approaches Frontiers in Medicine · 2026
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