Excision Depth and Prognosis in T1–T3 Plantar Melanoma: Is Complete Excision of Plantar Fat Pad Necessary?
In thin to intermediate-thickness plantar melanoma, intra-adiposal excision may be oncologically safe if tumor-free margins are achieved, potentially offering functional benefits without compromising oncologic outcomes.
Authors
- Goo‐Hyun Mun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3481-7978)
- Kyeong‐Tae Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9070-9296)
- Sungjin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3773-3799)
Institutions
- Samsung Medical Center (KR)
- Plastic Surgery Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.70108
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05