Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy

When a woman has a suspicious lump or a questionable area on a mammogram, doctors may recommend biopsy.  This does not necessarily mean a woman has to endure surgery. Minimally invasive breast biopsy is fast, it requires no general anesthesia and it’s less stressful for patients. Patients are in and out within a few hours. That’s why Saint Vincent radiologists offer minimally invasive breast biopsy in the comfortable surroundings of the Saint Vincent Women’s Center.

With no more than a skin nick, Saint Vincent radiologists are able to biopsy breast abnormalities with a high level of accuracy using this minimally invasive approach. Only local anesthesia is used for the patient’s comfort and convenience. There is also a low potential for complications associated with minimally invasive breast biopsy, and the cost is significantly less than the traditional open surgical procedure.

For more information about minimally invasive breast biopsy at the Saint Vincent Women's Center, call our Breast Health Navigator at 814-452-7728. 

Ask your doctor to schedule you for a minimally invasive biopsy by calling the Saint Vincent Women's Center scheduler at 814-452-7764.