Mohs surgery, also known as microscopically
controlled surgery, was developed by Frederic Mohs,
MD, for the treatment of certain skin cancers.
Performed under local anesthesia, the technique combines
surgical removal of the skin cancer with immediate microscopic
examination of the removed tissue in order to identify any
residual cancerous tissue.
The surgeon continues the process of removing tissue and
studying it under the microscope until all cancer has been
removed.
Following skin cancer removal, wounds are also reconstructed
using a number of sophisticated techniques to preserve function
and appearance.
High Cure Rate
The Mohs technique has the highest cure rate of all skin
cancer treatment methods and involves the surgical removal of
the least amount of tissue possible in order to adequately
treat the cancer.
Patients are normally referred to the Mohs unit by a
dermatologist or other health care provider after a skin biopsy
procedure has revealed the presence of a skin cancer.
Patients may call 919-684-6805 to schedule an
appointment.
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