Pfannenstiel incision
English
Etymology
Named after Hermann Johannes Pfannenstiel (1862–1909), German gynecologist who invented the technique in 1900.
Noun
Pfannenstiel incision (plural Pfannenstiel incisions)
- A surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.
- Synonyms: bikini line incision, Kerr incision, Pfannenstiel-Kerr incision