Mohs Surgery
"The overall procedure is slow and sophisticated and requires highly specialized personnel. The Dermatology Department of the Clinic has a great deal of experience in this type of technique".
DR. PEDRO REDONDO BELLÓN CODIRECTOR - PERSON IN CHARGE. DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT
What is Mohs surgery?
Mohs surgery, also known as microscopically controlled surgery, is a highly specialised surgical treatment for skin cancer that provides a high cure rate compared to other more traditional techniques.
This type of surgery is based on the removal of the neoplasm, with the lesion being verified by histological examination before the skin defect is closed. The treatment of skin cancer is the simple removal of each of the lesions.
In some cases, for example, in large neoplasms that have evolved for a long time, or in those in which there have been several local recurrences due to incomplete excision, this surgery is required.
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When is Mohs surgery indicated?
At the Clínica Universidad de Navarra we are specialists in Mohs surgery, controlled under the microscope.
It is a highly complex and specialised technique that provides the best results.
This technique is very delicate and requires highly specialised personnel.
It is applied in cases such as large, long-standing neoplasms or those with several local recurrences due to incomplete excision.
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How is Mohs surgery performed?
Removal of the tumour
The tumour is removed and not sutured (covered with gauze). The aim is to leave it open pending histological confirmation by the pathologist that the tumour margins are free of tumour.
Tissue analysis
The excised tissue is fixed with paraffin and the specialist analyses it to verify that the margins are free of disease. During this process, the patient is admitted to the hospital to await the results (36 hours).
Entrance to the operating theatre
Once the specimen has been analysed, the patient returns to the operating theatre. If the tooth had free margins, the first wound is closed. If there were any remains, the affected area is excised again.
Final examination
While the patient is still in the operating theatre, in about 30 minutes, the pathologist re-examines the excised tissue and checks again whether the tumour has been completely eradicated and the wound can be sutured.
Where do we do it?
IN NAVARRA AND MADRID
The Department of Dermatology
of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra
The Department of Dermatology of the Clinica Universidad de Navarra has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
We have extensive experience in highly precise surgical treatments, such as Mohs surgery. This procedure requires highly specialized personnel.
We have the latest technology for the dermo-aesthetic treatment of skin lesions, with the aim of achieving the best results for our patients.
Diseases we treat
Why at the Clinica?
- Experts in Mohs Surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.
- We have the best technology for dermo-aesthetic treatments.
- Safety and quality assurance of the best private hospital in Spain.
Our expert Mohs Surgery Team
