Lateral dissection

What does "Lateral dissection" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Lateral dissection is a medical term used to describe a surgical procedure where the side areas of a certain body part are carefully cut into or examined. This is usually done to remove diseased tissue, to study the extent of disease, or to remove a tumor. The term "lateral" refers to the sides, so in a lateral dissection, the surgeon is focusing on the side areas. This procedure is often used in various fields of medicine, including neurology, otolaryngology, and general surgery.

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