Principles of Skin Surgery

Abstract The acquisition of dermatological surgery skills is an integral component of dermatological training. Indeed, the increasing burden of skin cancer has resulted in competence in dermatological surgery being a mandatory requirement for all dermatologists. This chapter provides an overview of the fundamental basics of skin surgery and provides an introduction to more advanced surgical techniques, including Mohs micrographic surgery. This chapter is complemented by high‐quality videos of the surgical techniques discussed and may be accessed via the online version of the textbook.