Mastering Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Guide

With over 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer reported in the United States alone each year, Mohs micrographic surgery has emerged as a revolutionary treatment option with the highest cure rate and lowest recurrence rate. Renowned skin cancer surgeons Christopher B. Harmon and Stanislav N. Tolkachjov have collaborated to create a systematic approach to Mohs surgery and reconstruction, providing a detailed roadmap for mastering this complex procedure.

What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

Mohs micrographic surgery, developed in the 1950s and refined over the years, is a highly effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. This surgical technique involves progressive layer excision to ensure wound margins are cancer-free, resulting in minimal tissue damage and optimal cosmetic outcomes.

A Comprehensive Guide to Mohs Surgery and Reconstruction

“Mohs Micrographic Surgery: From Layers to Reconstruction” is a comprehensive resource that provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to Mohs surgery and reconstruction. This algorithmic approach is accompanied by instructive photographs and illustrations, making it an essential tool for dermatologic and Mohs surgeons, residents, fellows, and surgeons in plastic surgery and facial plastic surgery.

Key Features and Highlights

• 10 in-depth chapters covering principles of Mohs surgery, facial site-specific techniques, combination reconstructions, and perioperative management and wound care
• Insights from a global panel of Mohs and reconstruction experts, sharing firsthand experience and expertise
• Detailed anatomical explanations, including structures, skin tension lines, tissue planes, and danger zones
• Over 20 procedural videos providing hands-on guidance on Mohs and reconstruction techniques

Benefits for Skin Cancer Surgeons and Patients

By mastering the nuances of Mohs reconstructive techniques, surgeons can achieve the most functional and aesthetically pleasing outcomes for patients, improving their quality of life. This resource is an invaluable tool for residents, fellows, and surgeons in dermatology, plastic surgery, and facial plastic surgery, enabling them to provide optimal care for their patients.

Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub, 1st edition (July 1, 2022)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
ISBN-10: 3132420174
ISBN-13: 978-3132420175