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Surgical Excision

Meaning

Surgical excision is a definitive medical procedure involving the precise cutting and complete removal of a specific piece of tissue, organ, or abnormal growth from the body. This technique is a fundamental intervention in surgery, utilized for both therapeutic purposes, such as removing a cancerous tumor, and diagnostic purposes, such as obtaining a biopsy. The goal is typically to achieve clear margins, ensuring the entire pathological entity is removed while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. In the context of hormonal therapy, it may refer to the removal of hormone-producing tumors or, less commonly, the removal of a hormone implant.