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Surgery Burns

Surgery Burns are skin damage caused during surgery due to thermal exposure. They can occur due to heat from medical instruments such as laser scalpels or cautery devices, as well as from their exposure to surgical drapes or even exposure to direct flame. Surgery burns can be very painful and may lead to infection a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Surgery Burns are skin damage caused during surgery due to thermal exposure. They can occur due to heat from medical instruments such as laser scalpels or cautery devices, as well as from their exposure to surgical drapes or even exposure to direct flame. Surgery burns can be very painful and may lead to infection and other health complications. Primarily, these burns are treated by local skin care, such as dressings or ointments. Surgery burns can be prevented by proper use of protective gear and careful attention to proper technique in the operating room. The prevention of surgery burns is important in order to minimize the risk of infection and other complications.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Surgery Proceedings.

Journal editorial board
Sathya-Prasad Burjonrappa · United States Luigi Boni · Italy Salvador Morales-Conde · Spain

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