Procedure
Excision of Hand and Upper Limb Lesions
Removal of abnormal tissue in the hand and upper limb, including vascular malformations — swellings caused by blood vessels growing abnormally, which can cause pain, swelling or restricted movement.
Procedure facts
- Duration
- 20–45 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Hospital stay
- Day case, no overnight stay
- Pre-admission tests
- Not required
- Downtime
- 1–2 weeks
- Driving
- About 1 week
- Exercise
- 2–4 weeks
- Final result
- A few weeks
Overview
Excision removes abnormal tissue in the hand that is causing problems.
Vascular malformations are lumps or swellings caused by blood vessels growing in the wrong way. They can lead to pain, swelling or difficulty with movement. The malformation is removed carefully to improve function, reduce pain and prevent further complications.
Risks and considerations
Removing a lump or lesion from the hand or upper limb carries the general risks of surgery. Because the hand packs nerves, vessels and tendons into a small space, the main specific risk is injury to a structure close to the lesion, which can cause numbness, and a small area of altered sensation around the scar is common. Scar tenderness and some stiffness are usual early on. If a lesion is not completely removed it can recur, and anything removed is normally sent for examination — occasionally the result changes what is recommended next. What the lesion is likely to be, and what its removal involves, is discussed at the consultation.
How we quote
A quotation follows consultation, because what it costs depends on what the operation actually involves for you — the technique, the time in theatre, and whether anything is being addressed at the same time. We do not publish price lists and we do not quote before examining you.
Arranging a consultation
Book a slot in the clinic diary directly, or send the details of what you are considering and we will reply with the times we have.