Dermatologic surgery complications

Dermatologic surgery is often performed in an outpatient surgical suite with local anesthesia, and moderate to advanced dermatologic procedures may be done without monitoring vital signs. A sound knowledge of the common dermatologic surgery complications is essential to a safe surgical practice. For example, identifying at-risk patients is key to preventing avoidable complications. Complications are to be expected in high volume practices. However, complications should be approached with well-rounded knowledge and managed accordingly. This chapter presents several of the most common surgical considerations for safe surgery and prevention and management of emergencies in dermatologic surgery.