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Needs assessment for Mohs micrographic surgery.

Maryam M Asgari¹, Jonathan M Olson, Murad Alam

¹Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA 94612, USA. maryam.m.asgari@kp.org

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Summary

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Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) offers high cure rates for skin cancer but faces controversies. Further rigorous research is needed to address its indications, techniques, and outcomes for better evidence-based practice.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized technique for skin cancer management.
It is known for high cure rates and tissue preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess recent efforts in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
To identify research gaps in MMS indications, techniques, and outcomes.
To guide future research in MMS.

Main Methods:

Review of recent studies and efforts related to Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
Assessment of controversies surrounding MMS indications, technical aspects, and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

Identified several areas of controversy and research gaps in MMS.
Highlighted the need for more stringent, evidence-based studies on MMS utility and delivery.

Conclusions:

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) requires further rigorous investigation.
Evidence-based studies are crucial to refine MMS indications, techniques, and assess outcomes.