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Cutaneous Melanoma Management-An Update and Narrative Review for the General Surgeon
Matthew Binks1,2, Alexander C J van Akkooi1,3,4, Alexander M Menzies1,4,5
1Melanoma Institute of Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Background And Aims:
The multidisciplinary management of cutaneous melanoma is advancing rapidly. Surgeons remain a key entry point for melanoma patients into specialist care and their up-to-date knowledge is vital for patient outcomes.
Methods:
A narrative review was performed to provide an update for the surgeon working outside of a high-volume melanoma centre.
Results:
This review covers recent developments in the management of both localised and metastatic cutaneous melanoma and how immunotherapy is changing the melanoma landscape.
Conclusion:
This review offers a review of the literature and perspectives on potential future developments in cutaneous melanoma management from the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
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