Mohs Surgery

As part of the surgical procedure, the skin cancer is resected as closely as possible and immediately examined under the microscope. This process is repeated until there are no more detectable cancer cells.

With this surgical technique, the skin cancer can be removed as close as necessary and the surrounding healthy tissue spared. In addition, a higher healing rate is achieved than with conventional procedures.

The total duration of the procedure can vary, usually the entire process takes between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the tumor as well as the number of layers required.

While waiting, patients can usually relax or read in a special waiting room.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so that the patient does not feel any pain. Mild pain or discomfort may occur postoperatively.

Mohs surgery has one of the highest cure rates for skin cancer, especially for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.

The risks correspond to a conventional surgical procedure. These include bleeding, infection and scarring. In rare cases, a poor healing process or complications may occur, particularly in patients with certain pre-existing conditions or in immunocompromised individuals.