ABSTRACT
At the end of surgery, the skin is cleansed with saline or hydrogen peroxide to
remove blood residue and Hibiclens solution as an antiseptic, followed by dry
gauze. Any residual bleeding is stopped by digital pressure, and, if needed,
the Trendelenburg tilt of the table is increased. Any fibrous and/or adipose tissue extending from the incisions is torn off or cut to insure optimal wound
closure and to prevent bacterial migration from the skin surface into the surgical
wound.
