Why do I need surgery for my skin cancer?
Surgery is the most effective treatment for most skin cancers, including basal
cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. This means that most patients are cured of that skin cancer after surgery. There are several different forms of surgery for skin cancer. Your dermatologist will propose
the best treatment plan after a detailed consultation and examination.
Excision
This is the most common type of surgery performed for the treatment of skin cancers. The skin specimen will be sent for microscopic analysis to ensure that the cancer has been completely removed after the excision.
This is the most common type of surgery performed for the treatment of skin cancers. The skin specimen will be sent for microscopic analysis to ensure that the cancer has been completely removed after the excision.
Mohs micrographic surgery
This is a highly effective form of surgery for removing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Mohs micrographic surgery is usually performed for skin cancers on the head and neck, and other critical areas like the fingers or genitals.
This is a highly effective form of surgery for removing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Mohs micrographic surgery is usually performed for skin cancers on the head and neck, and other critical areas like the fingers or genitals.
Curettage and cautery
Curettage and cautery may be suitable for some forms of superficial skin cancers and precancerous skin growths. During this procedure, the lesion is first scraped off, following which the base is cauterized with electrosurgery. This helps to destroy any remaining cancer cells and stops bleeding.
Curettage and cautery may be suitable for some forms of superficial skin cancers and precancerous skin growths. During this procedure, the lesion is first scraped off, following which the base is cauterized with electrosurgery. This helps to destroy any remaining cancer cells and stops bleeding.
