Minikirurgian

Minikirurgian is the field of medicine that deals with minor surgical procedures typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. The aim is to treat small lesions, wounds, or conditions with minimal tissue disruption and rapid recovery. It is distinct from major or microsurgical operations, which require general anesthesia, longer hospitalization, and more extensive reconstructions.

Common procedures include skin lesion excision and biopsies, cyst or abscess drainage, wart and mole removal, ingrown toenail surgery, nail bed repairs, incision and drainage of superficial infections, and minor wound repair and suturing. Some dermatologists, general practitioners, and surgeons perform these procedures in clinics or ambulatory surgery centers.

Techniques and equipment rely on sterile technique, local anesthetics, minor instruments such as scalpels, forceps, scissors, and sutures or adhesive skin closures. Magnification may be used in some cases, but microsurgical instrumentation and complex reconstructions are not typical.

Training and regulation: practitioners usually hold a medical degree with specialized training in surgical techniques; the exact requirements vary by country and specialty. Safety includes informed consent, asepsis, monitoring for allergic or anesthetic reactions, and clear post-procedure care instructions. Outcomes are generally favorable with low complication rates when performed appropriately, though risks such as infection, bleeding, scarring, or anesthetic reaction can occur.

Terminology: in several languages, minikirurgian or minikirurgi refers to this category of brief, outpatient procedures; terminology and scope can vary by country and clinical context.