Definition of Surgical excision
Surgical excision is the removal of tissue using a scalpel (sharp knife) or other cutting instrument.
Review
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 8/10/2009








