In surgery, a<unk>  is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure. Often, multiple<unk> s are possible for an operation. In general, a<unk>  is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions.
Surgical incision
Surgical suture
Wound bed preparation
Field dressing 
Wound closure strip
Wound assessment
Surgical staple
Surgical anastomosis