Lipoma Excision
The surgery involves the surgical removal of a benign, encapsulated tumor composed of mature adipose tissue located in the subcutaneous layer. The goal is the complete dissection of the mass from the surrounding connective tissue.
Surgical instruments
14 on this table — tap a photo to zoom, the name for its full card.
The case
Spark notes
The 30-second rundown — scan this outside the room.
- Make incision with sharp, sterile 15 or 11 blade.
- Dissect down to lipoma with metz or tenotomy scissors and adson forceps.
- Retract wound edges with senn retractors or skin hooks.
- Excise lipoma with scissors and forceps.
- Irrigate wound with sterile solution.
- Suture wound closed with appropriate suturing materials.
Walkthrough
What the surgeon does — and what to have in your hand before they ask.
Making the Incision
The surgeon will use the 15 or 11 blade loaded on a #3 knife handle to make an incision on the skin overlying the lipoma. The size of the incision will depend on the size of the lipoma. The surgical technologist should ensure that the blade is sharp and sterile before handing it over to the surgeon.
Dissecting Down to the Lipoma
Once the incision has been made, the surgeon will use metz or tenotomy scissors with an adson forceps to dissect down to the lipoma. The surgical technologist should ensure that the scissors are sharp and the adson forceps are sterile before handing them over to the surgeon.
Retracting the Wound
After the lipoma has been exposed, the surgical technologist will use senn retractors or skin hooks to retract the wound edges. This will help to provide better visualization of the lipoma and aid in its excision.
Excising the Lipoma
The surgeon will use a combination of scissors and forceps to carefully excise the lipoma from surrounding tissues. The surgical technologist should ensure that the instruments are sterile and in good condition before handing them over to the surgeon.
Irrigating the Wound
Once the lipoma has been excised, the surgical technologist should irrigate the wound with sterile saline or another appropriate solution. This will help to remove any debris or bacteria and promote wound healing.
Closing the Wound
The surgeon will then suture the wound closed using appropriate suturing materials. The surgical technologist should ensure that the sutures are sterile and the correct size before handing them over to the surgeon.
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