Vacuum biopsy is a procedure that does not require hospitalization.

This technique, used to determine whether an abnormality in the breast is benign or malignant, is performed by a radiologist guided by the imaging method best suited for visualizing the identified lesion.

When tomosynthesis or stereotactic guidance is used, the patient is positioned prone or on their side, unlike mammography.

Biopsies with vacuum systems are also performed under the guidance of MRI or sonography.

Before the procedure, the skin is cleansed, and the biopsy site is numbed with local anesthetic to prevent pain.

A needle connected to the vacuum system is inserted into the breast under imaging guidance, removing the required amount of material from the target area. If necessary, a marker is placed through the vacuum needle at the site, concluding the procedure.

No stitches are placed after the procedure. The puncture site is covered with a dressing, and the patient is discharged home.