Wide Excision of Melanoma + Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

This procedure is usually performed under general or regional anesthesia. Radioactive or dye/fluorescent tracers are selected based on assessment to locate the sentinel lymph node. The common practice is to perform wide excision of the lesion according to the tumor thickness and location, and at the same time, use detection equipment to directionally remove the sentinel lymph node for pathology. Drainage is placed if necessary, and the wound is closed or simply repaired. Early postoperative attention is paid to bleeding, seroma, and infection, with the goal of achieving local control and clarifying lymph node staging. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.