Excision
Excision is the (surgical) removal of a skin disorder. This procedure is usually performed under local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis.
When do I need an excision?
It is suitable for patients with skin disorders which, according to the physician, can best be removed by means of minor surgery, such as cysts or moles, or some forms of skin cancer.
What happens after an excision?
In most cases – particularly when skin cancer is suspected – the removed piece of skin is sent to a pathologist for examination. In case of skin cancer, the pathologist checks whether the edges of this piece of skin are free of tumour tissue and whether the excision was complete. In some cases, the findings may lead the pathologist to recommend a second excision.
Waiting time indication
Dermatology
1
4
Days
Gynaecology
2
1
Days
Proctology
3
0
Days
Phlebology
0
7
Days
Plastic surgery
0
4
Days