Halsted's principles
Principles of surgical technique
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Halsted's principles, also known as Tenets of Halsted, are the basic principles of surgical technique regarding tissue handling.[1]
These key points were introduced in the late 19th century by William Stewart Halsted, co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital.[2][3]
- Gentle handling of tissue
- Meticulous haemostasis
- Preservation of blood supply
- Strict aseptic technique
- Minimum tension on tissues
- Accurate tissue apposition
- Obliteration of deadspace
