Biopsy

Excisional Biopsy

 

What is an Excisional biopsy?
The excisional technique is a simple way to remove tumors or growths from the skin or tissues below the skin, and the term biopsy refers to the removal of tissue for examination under the microscope. So an excisional biopsy means cutting the tumor off and then examining it to see whether it's cancerous or not.

Are there any complications after this surgery?
Bleeding, bruising, or infection can occur in the wound. Although extremely rare, a wider scar may develop if the edges of the skin die, or the nerves or arteries under the skin may get damaged.

Will I feel any pain during this procedure?
Although your doctor will numb the skin under and around the growth before doing the procedure, you'll still have feeling in the areas near the numbed site, so you'll probably feel some tugging on the skin. However, if you do feel pain, tell your doctor immediately.

Will stitches be needed to close the wound?
Yes. Stitches are needed to close the wound and will also need to be removed sometime following the procedure. If needed, your doctor will place absorbable stitches deep inside the wound to control bleeding, but they won’t need to be taken out.