Melanoma removal is a surgery to remove cancer in skin tissue.
The cancer is called melanoma. Reasons for Procedure A melanoma
removal is done to treat melanoma. For some it may be a cure for
melanoma. Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely
free of risk. If you are planning to have a melanoma removal,
your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which
may include: - Nerve damage - Incomplete removal of all
cancerous cells - Recurrence or spread of cancer Smoking may
increase the risk of complications. What to Expect Prior to
Procedure Depending on the stage of the disease, your doctor may
do the following: Local anesthesia is often used to numb the
area where the cancer is removed. General anesthesia may need to
be used if the area is large. In this case, you will be asleep.
Description of the Procedure Surgical removal of the cancerous
cells is the primary treatment for melanoma. Types of surgery
include: - Simple excision—The tumor is cut out, along with a
small amount of normal