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Mohs' micrographic surgery.

R K Roenigk1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
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Mohs micrographic surgery offers high cure rates for skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. This precise, tissue-sparing technique maximizes normal skin retention for effective wound repair.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique for treating contiguous skin cancers.
  • It involves precise, layer-by-layer tissue removal and margin mapping.

Observation:

  • The technique meticulously maps all specimen margins to detect residual tumor.
  • This method is particularly effective for high-risk basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.

Findings:

  • Mohs surgery achieves extremely high cure rates for common skin cancers.
  • It is highly tissue-sparing, preserving maximal normal skin for reconstruction.

Implications:

  • The outpatient procedure is safe and effective under local anesthesia.
  • Resultant wounds can be cosmetically reconstructed, offering excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes.