Last Updated: 02 Mar, 2023 | Views: 182
Age: 92
Profession: Doctor
Other Profession(s): Physician, Surgeon
Famous For: Mohs surgery
Higher Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison
About (Profile/Biography):
Frederic E. Mohs was an American surgeon who developed the Mohs surgery technique for treating skin cancer. Born in 1910, in Madison, Wisconsin, Mohs received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1935. He then completed a residency in surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, where he developed an interest in treating skin cancer. Mohs went on to develop the technique of chemosurgery, which involved removing thin layers of tissue and examining them under a microscope to determine if all the cancerous cells had been removed.
Frederic E. Mohs Career
After completing his medical degree, Mohs continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, where he completed a residency in surgery.
In 1936, he began experimenting with a new technique of chemosurgery to treat skin cancer. The technique involved applying a chemical solution to the skin to kill cancerous cells, followed by surgical removal of the affected area.
Over time, Mohs refined the technique to remove cancerous cells layer by layer until all the cancer had been removed.
Frederic E. Mohs Contributions
In the 1940s, Mohs began developing a new technique that combined surgery with pathology to treat skin cancer. This technique, known as Mohs micrographic surgery, involves removing thin layers of tissue and examining them under a microscope to determine if all the cancerous cells have been removed.
Mohs began performing the procedure in the 1950s, and it quickly became the gold standard for treating skin cancer.
Mohs also trained many other physicians in the technique and established the American College of Mohs Surgery to promote the use of the technique in the treatment of skin cancer.
Frederic E. Mohs Legacy
Frederic E. Mohs revolutionized the treatment of skin cancer with his development of the Mohs surgery technique and the Mohs micrographic surgery technique. His contributions have saved countless lives and have improved the quality of life for many people.
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