Mohs Micrographic Surgery Operative Room Setup

  • Tobechi L. Ebede
  • Indira Singh
  • Kishwer S. Nehal
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Abstract

Office-based surgery is the standard for Mohs micrographic surgery. The design and building of a Mohs micrographic surgery suite should provide an environment for comfortable and efficient care of the patient, while meeting regulatory safety standards and the ergonomic needs of the staff. This chapter will discuss physical components of a Mohs surgery suite and operative room. Key operative room equipment will be detailed and lists of essential instruments used during Mohs surgery and reconstruction are outlined in this chapter. Finally, practice details such as photography, equipment sterilization and emergency equipment are summarized.

Keywords

Mohs surgery Outpatient surgical suite design Surgical equipment Surgical instruments 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Tobechi L. Ebede
    • 1
  • Indira Singh
    • 1
  • Kishwer S. Nehal
    • 1
  1. 1.Dermatology ServiceMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkUSA

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