Cost Analysis Comparison of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the United States of America and United Kingdom

Abstract

Introduction: Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is globally acknowledged as the gold standard for treatment of recurrent, infiltrative and aggressive non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). It achieves maximal tissue preservation, less scarring and deformity. USA is one of the advanced countries where it is widely used and has been found to be cost effective. This paper aims to review the differences in policy and cost analysis in both regions.