Mohs/Cutaneous Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery involves the systematic removal of a skin cancer where tissue margins are examined under the microscope on the same day as surgery. During this state-of-the-art procedure, the physician serves as the surgeon, the pathologist, and the reconstructive surgeon. This technique allows the physician to identify and remove the diseased tissue and preserve the greatest amount of normal tissue. Generally, this procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, under a local anesthesia. The types of cancers most likely to warrant Mohs Micrographic Surgery are:
- Cosmetically sensitive or functionally critical areas such as around the eyes, nose, lips, scalp, fingers, toes or genitals, etc.
- Tumors that are large, aggressive, or growing rapidly
- Tumors that are recurrent
- Tumors that have ill-defined edges
If you would like more information about Mohs micrographic surgery or would like to request a brochure, please call (801) 581-4756.
American College of Mohs Surgery
