About Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Cost Effectiveness

Studies cited in Journal Watch Dermatology

As the incidence of skin cancer soars, greater focus is currently being placed on the cost effectiveness of treatment. Over the past decade, studies have been conducted to calculate and compare the costs of Mohs Micrographic Surgery with those of traditional surgical methods.Studies cited in Journal Watch Dermatology1 show that Mohs surgery is no more costly than standard excision and less expensive than radiation therapy or excision in an ambulatory surgery center. Because the process of Mohs Surgery minimizes the risk of recurrence, it reduces and frequently eliminates the costs of larger, more serious surgery for recurrent skin cancers.

1. The Cost of Mohs Surgery vs. Excision George J. Hruza, MD Published in Journal Watch Dermatology March 28, 2006 covering: Essers BA et al., Arch Dermatol 2006 Feb; 142:187-94

Mohs Surgery and Excision: Comparing the Costs George J. Hruza, MD Published in Journal Watch Dermatology June 30, 2004 Covering: Bialy TL et al., Arch Dermatol 2004 Jun; 140:736-42