Mohs Surgery
Understanding Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. This method involves removing cancerous cells layer by layer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. The removed tissue is immediately examined under a microscope to determine if cancer cells remain. This process is repeated until all cancer cells are eradicated. The high precision of Mohs surgery results in a 98-99% cure rate, making it the most effective treatment for skin cancer. Oak Dermatology’s board-certified Mohs surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey T.S. Hsu and Dr. Ashish Bhatia, specialize in this procedure, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Treatment Overview
During Mohs surgery, local anesthetics are used to numb the affected area. The surgeon removes a small layer of tissue, which is then frozen, stained, and examined microscopically to identify cancerous cells. This mapping process continues layer by layer until no cancer cells are detected. This systematic approach ensures complete cancer removal with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Post-surgery, the wound is assessed, and appropriate repair methods are chosen, ranging from simple sutures to more complex grafts for larger wounds. Patients receive detailed wound care instructions to promote optimal healing, including daily cleaning, application of ointment, and covering with a dressing.
Mohs Surgery
FAQs
Local anesthesia is used to numb the area, making the procedure relatively painless.
The duration varies depending on the size and complexity of the tumor, but it typically takes several hours.
While scarring is possible, the goal of Mohs surgery is to minimize scarring by removing only the necessary tissue.
Post-operative care involves keeping the wound clean and protected. Healing time depends on the wound size and may require stitches or skin grafts.
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