Minor surgeries

Minor Surgery

Surgical procedures that do not require general anesthesia and usually involve local anesthetic.

Incision and Drainage (I&D)

A procedure to allow an abscess to drain, typically involving making an incision.

Biopsy

Removal and examination of a tissue sample from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

Debridement

Removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing.

Asepsis

Keeping an area or objects free from disease-causing microorganisms to prevent infection.

Anesthesia

Loss of sensation, especially pain, induced by medication during surgical procedures.

Cryosurgery

Use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.

Electrocauterization

Technique where a heated needle or probe destroys targeted tissue.

Sutures

Thread used to close a wound or incision.

Sterile Field

An area free of microorganisms used during surgical procedures.