Mohs Surgery Linked To Psychological Distress In Adults

A rapid review and meta-analysis examined psychological outcomes for adults undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery. The study combined data from 6,455 patients to look at psychological adverse events. Results showed a pooled distress rating of 25.26 out of 100. This score indicates significant heterogeneity across the included studies. The analysis found that psychological risks were not listed in 20 of the informed consent forms reviewed. Anxiety and other psychological symptoms were identified as adverse events in the data. No serious adverse events or discontinuations were reported in the safety section. The main reason to be careful is that these psychological effects are common but frequently overlooked in consent discussions. Readers should understand that these findings highlight a need to address psychological risks more clearly during the informed consent process for this procedure. The evidence comes from a rapid review, which means the certainty of the results may be limited compared to larger, longer-term trials.