Sutton Skin Cancer Center
MOHS SURGERY
Mohs surgery is a surgical technique for removing skin cancers performed by a dermatologist who is both the surgeon and the pathologist. The first step of Mohs is removing the skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. The second step of Mohs is evaluating the margins of the tumor under the microscope in the office. These steps are repeated until the tumor is completely removed. The final step of Mohs is usually the closing of the surgical wound with either direct closure or advanced techniques such as skin flaps or skin grafts in an effort to minimize scarring.
Mohs surgery is the preferred surgical technique for many skin cancers for a number of reasons.
- Mohs surgery has the highest success rate in completely removing skin cancers (up to 98-99%).
- Mohs surgery is the technique that preserves the most healthy tissue.
- The specimen slides are evaluated in the office the same day as surgery which saves the patient the time and expense of having to return for additional surgery.
Why Sutton Dermatology Skin Cancer Center?
- Sutton Dermatology understands the importance of providing Mohs surgical procedures for our patients.
- We have 11 surgical suites designed for skin cancer surgery.
- The histology lab is located in the office with experienced histotechnicians who prepare the slides for evaluation by the Mohs surgeon.
- With comfort in mind, surgery patients may choose to use our separate waiting room designed for Mohs patients.
- We have two fellowship trained Mohs Surgeons at our practice. Dr. Leigh Sutton is a board-certified dermatologist who completed a fellowship in Mohs and skin cancer surgery at Baylor Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Liz Sutton is a board-certified dermatologist who completed a fellowship in Mohs and skin cancer surgery in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Leigh and Dr. Liz are two of the few fellowship trained Mohs surgeons in the area. Both are double board certified in dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
- Dr. Sam Bryant is a board certified plastic surgeon who is present on site to close surgical wounds for some cases.
- We perform Mohs micrographic surgery at two locations: at our Pine Lake clinic and at our clinic on North 26th Street for patient convenience.
- By having two fellowship trained Mohs skin cancer surgeons, an in-office histology lab, and specially designed surgical suites, patients can usually have surgical excision, verified clear margins, and wound closure the same day.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
When choosing a Mohs micrographic surgeon, it is important that your surgeon has undergone an accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship. Both of our Mohs surgeons, Dr. Leigh Sutton and Dr. Elizabeth Sutton, completed accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowships after their dermatology residencies. They are both double Board Certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
What to expect the day of the surgery
Leigh Sutton, M.D.
Dr. Leigh Sutton, a Lincoln native, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon at Sutton Dermatology.
Dr. Sutton graduated from Pius X High School. At Creighton University she graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 2012 she graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with Distinction, receiving her M.D. degree. While attending UNMC she was elected President of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society. Her dermatology residency was completed at Baylor Scott & White Health, where she served as Chief Resident and also was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
She completed a rigorous year-long fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Baylor in Houston where she specialized in skin cancer surgery. She is double board certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. She is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Sutton sees patients of all ages for their medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs.
Elizabeth Sutton, M.D.
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Sutton, M.D. is a Lincoln native. She is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon at Sutton Dermatology.
Dr. Sutton completed her dermatology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she served as Chief Resident. At Mayo Clinic she received the Harold O. Perry Award for Scholastic Achievement, awarded only eight times in the last twenty years. After residency she completed a rigorous year-long fellowship in Mohs microg
raphic surgery in Indianapolis, under the instruction of Dr. C William Hanke, former president of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Sutton completed medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she graduated with High Distinction. While attending UNMC she served as President of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society and President
of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She is a proud Husker and went to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she graduated from the Honors Program and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is a graduate of Pius X High School.
She is married and has two children. She enjoys going on walks on the Lincoln trail system and playing golf and tennis with her family.
Dr. Sutton sees patients of all ages for their medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs.
Our facility and mission
Sutton Skin Cancer Center has devoted thought, time, and technology into creating a unique facility specializing in the treatment of skin cancers. We are committed to providing the most advanced and efficient techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.
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