Cut, Close or Consult?

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

David M. Miller

Published

May 27, 2026

Slides

  • Slides for this presentation can be found here

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