Dermatosurgical options for the treatment of skin tumors in practice.

Incidence rates of skin tumors, including malignant melanoma, continue to rise. Modern dermatosurgical procedures can remove many skin tumors gently, effectively and with a good cosmetic result. In addition to mastering basic surgical techniques, experience with other, non-surgical procedures is also relevant. Also important is knowledge of when referral for more complex interventions, such as incision margin-controlled excision (Mohs surgery), is necessary.