Definitions
- Referring to a surgical procedure where a part of an organ or tissue is removed. - Talking about the removal of a tumor or cancerous growth from a body part. - Describing the process of cutting and removing a section of a bone or joint.
- Referring to a surgical procedure where a part of an organ or tissue is cut out or removed. - Talking about the removal of a skin lesion or abnormal growth. - Describing the process of cutting and removing a section of a bone or joint.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve surgical procedures to remove a part of an organ or tissue.
- 2Both can be used to treat cancerous or abnormal growths.
- 3Both require precision and skill from the surgeon.
- 4Both may involve cutting and removing a section of a bone or joint.
- 5Both are medical terms used in the context of surgery.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Resection refers to the removal of a part of an organ or tissue, while excision refers to the cutting out or removal of a part of an organ or tissue.
- 2Usage: Resection is more commonly used in the context of internal organs, while excision is more commonly used in the context of skin lesions or growths.
- 3Purpose: Resection is often used to remove cancerous or diseased tissue, while excision is often used to remove benign or non-cancerous growths.
- 4Scope: Resection can involve removing a larger portion of an organ or tissue, while excision typically involves removing a smaller, localized area.
Remember this!
Resection and excision are both surgical procedures that involve the removal of a part of an organ or tissue. However, resection is more commonly used in the context of internal organs and is often used to remove cancerous or diseased tissue, while excision is more commonly used in the context of skin lesions or growths and is often used to remove benign or non-cancerous growths.
