Surgical management of melanoma: Early detection and timely surgical intervention can be life-saving

Every melanoma case is unique, and surgical management embraces this fact. Surgical techniques are revolutionizing the early detection of melanoma, enabling physicians to identify and remove cancerous cells with unmatched precision. Surgeons are now customizing treatment plans to cater to individual needs by combining minimally invasive procedures with other therapies like immunotherapy or targeted therapy that promote faster recovery times, minimal scarring, and reduced discomfort for patients. 

During episode two of our Making the Rounds series on melanoma, Dr. Mark Gimbel discusses the surgical management of patients with melanoma. He shares why earlier detection is key in avoiding disfiguring surgeries and when there might be a need for reconstruction.

Dr. Gimbel is a surgical oncologist specializing in cutaneous oncology and the medical director at the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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