Surgical retraction is a procedure referred to as:

Surgical retraction primarily refers to the procedure of holding back tissues to provide better access to the surgical site, which can be aided by electrosurgery techniques. Electrosurgery utilizes electrical currents to cut, coagulate, or desiccate tissues, and can be particularly effective in providing hemostasis and precision in surgical environments. The tools used in electrosurgery can facilitate retraction by eliminating or minimizing bleeding, allowing for a clearer surgical field and reducing the need for manual retraction.

In contrast, cold steel surgery typically involves traditional cutting instruments like scalpels and scissors, which do not incorporate electrical technology. Electrolysis is a method used primarily for hair removal and does not pertain to surgical procedures or tissue retraction. A gingivectomy is a specific surgical procedure focused on excising gum tissue but does not directly relate to the broader concepts of surgical retraction practices or techniques. Thus, the strong relationship of electrosurgery with both cutting and managing tissue makes it the correct association for surgical retraction.