AB149. SOH21AS108. The impact of wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy on outcomes of patients with melanoma over age 70

Abstract

Background: The incidence of melanoma is increasing in the elderly population, in whom prevalent comorbidities must be considered perioperatively. Despite developments in adjuvant therapy, wide local excision (WLE) +/− sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) remains the cornerstone of treatment. This study aims to determine how age and associated comorbid factors influence surgical decision-making and subsequent outcomes for melanoma patients over the age of 70 years.