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Basal Cell Cancer

Skin Cancer Excision & Reconstruction • 30 min

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Book a Basal Cell Cancer Consultation with Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan. During your consultation, every concern is discussed in detail and a personalised treatment plan is created for you.

Key Highlights

  • ✓Surgically removes basal cell carcinoma with a clear margin
  • ✓Reconstructs the resulting defect for best form and function
  • ✓Tissue is sent for pathology to confirm complete removal
  • ✓Most common form of skin cancer and highly treatable when caught early
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Confirmed or strongly suspected basal cell carcinoma on biopsy/clinical exam
  • ✓Coordinated diagnosis, typically with dermatology, before surgical planning
  • ✓Good general health for the planned excision/reconstruction

Procedure Details

Performed under local anesthesia for most cases (general anesthesia for larger or complex sites). The tumor is excised with an appropriate margin of surrounding tissue, and the defect is closed directly, with a local flap, or with a skin graft depending on size and location; the excised tissue is sent for pathological confirmation of clear margins. Duration ranges from 30 minutes to a few hours depending on reconstruction complexity.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Day 1-7 Wound care as advised; pathology results confirm whether margins are clear.
  2. Week 1-2 Sutures removed if used; further treatment planned promptly if margins are not fully clear.
  3. Month 1-3 Scar continues to heal and fade.
  4. Ongoing Regular skin checks are recommended, since new skin cancers can develop elsewhere over time.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Incomplete removal requiring further surgery if margins are not clear on pathology
  • !Visible scarring, depending on size/location and reconstruction method
  • !Infection or delayed healing
  • !Recurrence at the same site over time

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Reconstructive cases are approached with the goal of restoring both function and appearance, with each patient's care planned clearly in advance, including any staged procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is basal cell carcinoma dangerous?
It rarely spreads to other parts of the body but can grow locally if untreated, so timely removal is important.
How is the defect repaired after removal?
Depending on size and location, it may be closed directly, with a local flap of nearby skin, or with a skin graft - planned to balance appearance and complete tumor removal.
Will I need regular skin checks afterward?
Yes, ongoing dermatological follow-up is recommended since having one skin cancer increases the chance of developing another over time.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Basal Cell Cancer

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  • Surgically removes basal cell carcinoma with a clear margin
  • Reconstructs the resulting defect for best form and function
  • Tissue is sent for pathology to confirm complete removal
  • Most common form of skin cancer and highly treatable when caught early
Duration30 min
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