Skin cancer melanoma surgery in Barcelona

Service Description

Mohs surgery is a highly precise technique for removing skin cancer that preserves healthy tissue and offers exceptionally high cure rates, especially for high-risk cancers. The surgeon removes cancerous tissue layer by layer, immediately examining each one under a microscope on-site to ensure all cancer cells are gone before the surgery concludes. This "tissue-mapping" technique allows for precise removal, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy skin and reducing scarring. How Mohs Surgery Works Preparation: A local anesthetic is used, and the visible tumor is removed with a thin layer of tissue. Margin Mapping: The removed tissue is mapped with ink to show the location of the edges. Microscopic Examination: The tissue is frozen, sectioned, and examined under a microscope to identify any remaining cancer cells. Targeted Removal: If cancer cells are found, the surgeon removes another thin layer of tissue from the precise location indicated by the map. Repetition: This process continues in stages until the entire margin of the removed tissue is free of cancer cells. Key Benefits High Cure Rate: Mohs surgery has a cure rate up to 99% for primary skin cancers, often considered the gold standard for high-risk cancers. Tissue Preservation: It removes only the cancer-containing tissue, preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Immediate Results: On-site microscopic analysis allows for a complete removal of the cancer in a single visit. Reduced Scarring: By removing only the cancerous tissue, the resulting wound is smaller, leading to less scarring and better cosmetic outcomes. When is it Used? Mohs surgery is particularly effective for: Cancers located on the face, hands, and other cosmetically sensitive areas. Cancers with aggressive growth patterns or high risk of recurrence. Recurrent skin cancers.