Squamous cell carcinoma surgery

Squamous cell carcinoma surgery is a dermatologic surgical procedure that surgically removes skin cancers.

Squamous cell carcinoma can appear anywhere on the body, but it is most often found on sun-exposed areas such as the head, face, neck, shoulders and extremities (arms, legs, back of hands)

This type of skin cancer can grow rapidly within a few weeks.

Dr. Ralph ABBOU and Dr. Rachel PESSIS are specialized in plastic reconstructive surgery and collaborate with the multidisciplinary consultation meeting of the Tenon Hospital in Paris to analyze cases that require it.

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What is squamous cell carcinoma?

Squamous cell carcinomas or squamous cell carcinomas have the appearance of thickened, reddened skin. They may also appear as scabs or sores on the skin.

Squamous cell carcinoma is almost always curable, with minimal damage, when detected early and treated promptly. Treatment options depend on your age and medical condition, as well as the nature of the tumor. It usually involves surgical removal of the affected tissue.

If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma can spread, causing serious health problems. It can be fatal.

What is the treatment for squamous cell carcinoma?

Surgical removal of the lesion (removal of the carcinoma)
Reconstruction of the loss of substance after removal of the tumor from the skin
Histological analysis of the removed lesion in the laboratory
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Who should be treated for squamous cell carcinoma?

Squamous cell carcinoma surgery is intended for all patients with a suspicious skin lesion who are referred by their dermatologist or general practitioner or who consult us spontaneously.

How is your care in dermatological surgery?

Before the procedure:

Medical consultation for plastic and aesthetic surgery

Anesthesia consultation if necessary.

Biopsy of the lesion if there is a diagnostic doubt or examination with the fotofinder: dermoscopy assisted by artificial intelligence.

Conduct of the intervention:

The lesion is removed surgically with safety margins. When removing a malignant tumor, a safety margin is required. The tumor is then sent to the laboratory for pathological analysis to confirm the diagnosis and ensure that the lesion has been completely removed: healthy resection margins.

Post-operative care

The postoperative period is not painful. You will be prescribed care depending on the technique used.
The scar will evolve over a year, and will fade over time.
The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia depending on the importance of the procedure.