Cutaneous Melanoma Management-An Update and Narrative Review for the General Surgeon.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The multidisciplinary management of cutaneous melanoma is advancing rapidly. Surgeons remain a key entry point for melanoma patients into specialist care and their up-to-date knowledge is vital for patient outcomes.

METHODS

A narrative review was performed to provide an update for the surgeon working outside of a high-volume melanoma centre.

RESULTS

This review covers recent developments in the management of both localised and metastatic cutaneous melanoma and how immunotherapy is changing the melanoma landscape.

CONCLUSION

This review offers a review of the literature and perspectives on potential future developments in cutaneous melanoma management from the Melanoma Institute of Australia.