Cutaneous Malignancies: A Surgical Perspective

Cutaneous Malignancies: A Surgical Perspective, edited by Brian R. Gastman, addresses the evolving, multispecialty management of skin cancer with a clear emphasis on surgical decision-making. As advances in oncology, dermatology, and reconstructive surgery reshape treatment paradigms, this book provides clinicians with a practical framework to diagnose, treat, and appropriately refer patients with cutaneous malignancies. While its primary focus is surgical management, it also integrates systemic and nonsurgical therapies that directly influence surgical planning and outcomes, highlighting the critical role of multidisciplinary care and high-quality dermatopathology.

Key Features

• Emphasis on surgical management of skin cancer within a multidisciplinary treatment landscape
• Detailed discussion of Mohs micrographic surgery and radiation therapy in cutaneous oncology
• Evidence-based surgical approaches to basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
• Comprehensive coverage of surgical treatment for cutaneous malignant melanoma, including sentinel lymph node biopsy and completion lymphadenectomy
• Guidance on diagnosis and management of rare and high-risk malignancies such as Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, cutaneous angiosarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma
• Practical insights into prevention, diagnosis, margin selection, reconstruction techniques, and perioperative medication management
• More than 400 high-quality illustrations clarifying surgical techniques and reconstructive strategies

Product Details

• Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (November 20, 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1626231478
• ISBN-13: 978-1626231474