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  • Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

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  • Skin cancer presents a significant public health challenge, necessitating effective and tissue-sparing treatment modalities.
  • Traditional surgical excisions may result in positive margins and suboptimal cosmetic outcomes.
  • Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) emerged as a response to the need for precise tumor eradication while preserving healthy tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the historical evolution and procedural nuances of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
  • To detail the indications for MMS in treating various skin malignancies.
  • To highlight the benefits of MMS, including high cure rates and optimized functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • MMS involves complete peripheral and deep margin assessment during surgical excision.
  • The procedure is conducted in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia.
  • Dermatologic surgeons perform both the surgical resection and immediate microscopic examination of tissue margins.

Main Results:

  • MMS achieves 100% margin analysis, ensuring complete removal of cancerous cells.
  • The technique is associated with the highest cure rates for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and rare skin tumors.
  • Immediate reconstruction is facilitated post-cancer clearance, minimizing defect size and improving patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly effective, tissue-sparing technique for skin cancer treatment.
  • Its precise margin control and immediate pathological feedback lead to superior oncological and aesthetic results.
  • MMS represents a gold standard in the management of various skin malignancies, particularly in cosmetically sensitive areas.