Clinical approach to the treatment of metastatic skin melanoma. Сase study

Abstract

Melanoma is an aggressive disease that accounts for approximately 75 % of skin cancer-related deaths. The primary objectives of surgery in metastatic disease are symptom relief and debulking. As effective systemic treatment prolongs survival in a patient population with advanced disease, the role of local palliative therapy potentially increases. When considering palliative surgery, it is crucial to weigh the potential risks of surgical complications against the burden caused by the symptomatic lesions.