Basal Cell Carcinoma Excision

Removal of skin tumour (anaesthetic depends on extend of operation), if extensive may require reconstruction of surrounding structures

Speciality ENT, Maxillo-Facial, Miscellaneous
Urgency elective
Duration 30 min to 3 h
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II General +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 1 to 2 weeks
Additional Info Duration, Blood Loss and Pain depend on extend of tumour and operation / if very extensive a second operation may be required for reconstruction
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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