Surgical management of primary disease.
Despite advancements in the treatment of melanoma, surgical management remains the cornerstone for treatment and long-term survival. The authors present their surgical approach to the patient with melanoma including evaluation, treatment, and reconstruction. In addition, management of melanoma occurring in difficult anatomic areas and in special patient populations is reviewed.
Kozlow
Jeffrey H
JH
Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA.
Rees
Riley S
RS
D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008545:Melanoma / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*