Excision of a small lesion or a lump
Surgical removal (excision) of an irritating or painful lesion or lump under the skin in any area of the body. A sample will be sent to the lab and analysed under the microscope for cancer cells.
- Speciality General Surgery, Orthopaedics
- Urgency elective
- Duration 15 to 30 min
- Blood Loss minimal
- Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
- Anaesthesia II Local Anaesthetic
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
- Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
- Full Recovery 1 to 2 weeks
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