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Patient Satisfaction With Surgery of Basal Cell Carcinoma: Keep It Safe and Simple
Roxana Behnejad1,2, Raphael Herr3, Eleni Koliakou1,4
1Department of Dermatology and Phlebology, Vivantes Klinikum im Friedrichshain, Berlin, DEU.
Cureus
|February 4, 2025
Summary
Patient satisfaction with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) surgery is high, influenced by patient factors, tumor location, and reconstruction method. Discussing expectations is key for optimal outcomes in dermatologic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Oncology
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are crucial quality metrics in dermatologic surgery.
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common skin cancer requiring surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient satisfaction following BCC surgery.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction, including patient-, tumor-, and treatment-related variables.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study involving 150 patients undergoing BCC surgery.
- Satisfaction assessed using visual analog scales (global, cosmetic, functional) at suture removal and 3 months post-surgery.
- Statistical analysis included Kruskal-Wallis test and linear regressions.
Main Results:
- Overall patient satisfaction was high across global, cosmetic, and functional domains.
- Factors associated with higher satisfaction included male gender, age >75, and linear wound closure.
- Lower satisfaction linked to poor health, nasal tumor location, complications, pain, and delayed healing.
Conclusions:
- Patient satisfaction is multifactorial, influenced by patient characteristics, tumor specifics, reconstruction techniques, and surgical complications.
- Shared decision-making is essential to align patient expectations with treatment realities in BCC surgery.
