---
name: "feedback-surgical-changes"
title: "Surgical changes only"
description: "Touch only what the request requires; no drive-by refactors"
type: "feedback"
category: "style"
tags: ["feedback", "style", "code"]
related: ["[[feedback-simple-code]]", "[[feedback-working-style]]"]
---
Every changed line must map to the user request. Mention unrelated dead code; don't delete it unless asked.

**How to apply:** read callers first; avoid formatting-only churn. See [[feedback-simple-code]].