Have you been diagnosed with skin cancer? Our medical team supports you at every step.
A skin cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty and many questions about the next steps. When facing a skin carcinoma, the priority is clear: completely remove the tumor with maximum safety while ensuring the best possible aesthetic and functional outcome.
Mohs surgery is the most advanced and precise surgical technique to treat skin cancer, especially in delicate areas such as the face, nose, or eyelids. At Turó Park Clinics, our surgical dermatology team performs this outpatient procedure by combining medical precision with a warm, reassuring approach.
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Accurately diagnosing the exact cause of the problem, removing the tumor at its roots while protecting every millimeter of healthy skin, and providing comprehensive care until you regain full peace of mind, healthy skin, and aesthetic confidence.
Mohs Surgery Unit: Key Facts
- Specialized Team: Unit led by Dr. Arcadi Altemir and Dr. Jorge Arandes, specialists in medical-surgical dermatology and venereology.
- High-Definition Diagnosis: Prior histological confirmation and digital dermoscopy mapping for precise anatomical delineation of the lesion.
- Immediate Microscopic Control: Outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with intraoperative analysis of 100% of the margins during the same surgery.
- Agile Patient Care: Appointments in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi with no waiting lists and personalized medical care in your own language (English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Catalan).
Everything You Need to Know About Mohs Surgery
What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery and why is it the gold standard treatment?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the most precise surgical technique with the highest cure rate for treating skin cancer. Unlike conventional dermatological surgery, the Mohs technique allows us to microscopically analyze 100% of the margins of the excised tissue during the procedure itself while the patient remains at the clinic, confirming complete cure before wound closure and conserving the maximum amount of healthy skin.
In traditional dermatological surgery, the lesion is excised with a predetermined safety margin, and the tissue sample is sent to an external pathology lab, requiring a 7 to 10-day waiting period for the histopathological results. If the margins reveal residual tumor cells, a second surgery must be scheduled. With the Mohs technique, histological control is performed in real time during the same session, eliminating the anxiety of waiting and avoiding unnecessary repeat surgeries.
Beneficios clave de la Cirugía de Mohs
| Criterio Clínico | Cirugía Convencional | Cirugía de Mohs |
|---|---|---|
| Tasa de curación | ~90 % - 95 % | Hasta el 99 % |
| Análisis de márgenes | Muestreo parcial (1 % - 2 %) | 100 % de bordes laterales y profundos |
| Preservación de tejido | Margen empírico ampliado | Máxima conservación de piel sana |
| Tiempo de confirmación | Resultado histológico en 7 - 10 días | Confirmación en la misma sesión |
En Turó Park Clinics combinamos la excelencia técnica con una atención diseñada para la tranquilidad del paciente:
- Sin listas de espera: Coordinación directa con el equipo de dermatología quirúrgica.
- Atención internacional y en tu idioma: Consultas claras en español, inglés, francés y más de 7 idiomas.
- Soporte con seguros de reembolso: Facilitamos informes detallados con códigos CIE-10 e identificación médica para la tramitación de reembolsos con aseguradoras nacionales e internacionales.
When is Mohs Surgery indicated?
Mohs surgery is established as the gold standard treatment for the most common non-melanoma skin cancers:
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): The most common type of skin cancer.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): The second most frequent skin cancer, with a higher tendency for tissue infiltration.
It is specifically recommended under the following clinical criteria:
- High aesthetic and functional risk areas: Face, nose, eyelids, lips, ears, scalp, and hands, where preserving the maximum amount of healthy skin is critical for reconstruction.
- Recurrent or relapsing tumors: Cancers that have recurred following previous surgeries, radiation therapy, or topical cream treatments.
- Tumors with poorly defined margins: Lesions whose actual extension beneath the skin cannot be accurately determined with the naked eye.
- Aggressive histological subtypes: Tumors displaying infiltrating or morpheaform (sclerosing) growth patterns.
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The step-by-step procedure: What to expect on the day of surgery?
At Turó Park Clinics, our surgical dermatology team performs Mohs Micrographic Surgery on an outpatient basis, ensuring maximum comfort and safety at every stage of the process:
1. Local anesthesia and preparation:
Local anesthesia is applied to the targeted area. The patient remains awake and comfortable throughout the entire session, with no need for general anesthesia or hospital admission.
2. Tissue excision and mapping:
The dermatological surgeon removes the visible tumor while preserving the maximum amount of healthy skin and draws a precise map of the specimen to maintain exact anatomical orientation.
3. Intraoperative microscopic evaluation:
While the patient rests comfortably in the recovery lounge, the tissue sample is processed in the lab, frozen, color-coded with specialized dyes, and sectioned into thin layers. The surgical margins are evaluated under a microscope to confirm the presence or absence of tumor cells.
4. Guided re-excision (only if tumor remains):
If cancerous cells are detected under the microscope, the surgeon knows the exact location and depth, removing only the affected tissue without damaging the surrounding healthy skin.
5. Aesthetic reconstruction:
Once tests confirm that the skin is completely clear of cancer, surgical closure, a skin flap, or a graft is performed during the same procedure to guarantee the best cosmetic outcome.
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If you have been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or a suspicious skin lesion, timely diagnosis and treatment are the best guarantee for your health and peace of mind.
At Turó Park Clinics, we offer access to a leading team of dermatologists and surgeons in Barcelona, supported by state-of-the-art technology and compassionate, personalized care.
Dr. Arcadi Altemir and the Surgical Dermatology Team - Medical License COMB 080854822
Specialist in Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology, with extensive experience in advanced dermoscopic diagnosis, skin cancer surgery, and facial reconstruction. Member of international medical societies dedicated to medical excellence and personalized care in Barcelona.
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