Wide Local Excision (WLE)
In this surgical procedure, the tumor is removed along with extra healthy tissue to ensure all tumor cells are removed. After the surgery, the extra tissue is analyzed to ensure the edges are cancer-free.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
In this surgical procedure, the tumor is removed layer by layer, until no cancer cells are visible under the microscope. Each layer of tissue is analyzed during the surgery, while patients wait, to ensure no more tissue is removed than required. If tumor cells remain, the process is repeated.