2026
Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency
Management of Cutaneous Melanoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Author

David M. Miller

Published

May 27, 2026

Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency

Cut, Close or Consult?

Management of Cutaneous Melanoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Melanoma SCC Surgical Decision-Making
Presenter David M. Miller, MD, PhD
Date May 27, 2026
Audience Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency
Focus Cutaneous melanoma & SCC

Slides

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Learning objectives

Use real-world cases to decide when to:

Cut

Biopsy or excise in a way that preserves staging.

Close

Reconstruct after the oncologic question is answered.

Consult

Bring in the right team before the wrong procedure.

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