Melanoma Surgery

Melanoma surgery is a procedure used to remove cancerous skin tumors called melanomas. The primary goal is to excise the melanoma along with some surrounding healthy tissue to ensure all cancer cells are removed. This may involve a small biopsy to assess the tumor's characteristics. In cases where melanoma has spread, more extensive surgery may be needed to remove affected lymph nodes. The surgery is typically followed by monitoring and may involve additional treatments, depending on the tumor's characteristics and stage. Early detection and surgical intervention are key to improving outcomes in melanoma patients.