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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Surgery is the primary treatment for melanoma, irrespective of tumor location.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention offer the best chance for a complete cure.
  • Surgical goals include local disease control, long-term patient survival, and preservation of function and aesthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the principles of surgical therapy for melanoma.
  • To discuss the recommended biopsy and excision techniques for cutaneous melanoma.
  • To highlight the ongoing research into conservative surgical margins for primary cutaneous melanoma.

Main Methods:

  • Excisional biopsy with 1-3 mm margins under local anesthesia.
  • Radical excision margins (1-2 cm) based on histopathology for primary tumors or scars.
  • Review of randomized clinical trials defining optimal excision margins for cutaneous melanoma.

Main Results:

  • Excisional biopsy serves as initial diagnostic and therapeutic step.
  • Radical excision margins are determined by tumor characteristics.
  • Clinical trials aim to establish conservative surgical approaches for melanoma with comparable outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative surgical management is key for cutaneous melanoma.
  • Further research is needed for non-cutaneous melanoma surgical guidelines.
  • Optimizing surgical techniques balances efficacy with functional and esthetic outcomes.