Can breast nodules be treated with minimally invasive surgery?
Mar 23, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Bu Qingao
Introduction
Breast nodules are generally amenable to minimally invasive surgery. A breast nodule is a clinical sign—not a disease—and commonly occurs in conditions such as mammary gland hyperplasia and breast neoplasms. It is associated with hormonal fluctuations, environmental factors, and other causes. Nodules may be solitary or multiple; some patients experience pain at the nodule site. Imaging studies are recommended for definitive diagnosis, and fine-needle aspiration biopsy may be necessary when indicated.
For women, breast health is a top priority. Awareness of health issues among women continues to rise, and many now undergo regular breast examinations. Data indicate that the annual number of women diagnosed with breast nodules is steadily increasing—causing concern even among younger women. So, can breast nodules be treated with minimally invasive surgery? Let’s explore this further.
Can breast nodules be treated with minimally invasive surgery?
In most cases, breast nodules can indeed be treated with minimally invasive surgery. A breast nodule is a clinical sign—not a disease in itself—and commonly occurs in conditions such as mammary gland hyperplasia or breast tumors. It is associated with hormonal fluctuations, environmental factors, and other influences. Nodules may appear singly or multiply; some patients experience pain at the nodule site. Imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound or mammography) are recommended for definitive diagnosis, and biopsy may be necessary when indicated.
Minimally invasive surgical options—such as vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) or ultrasound-guided percutaneous excision—involve making a small incision on the skin surface directly over the lesion. A specialized rotating probe is then inserted under imaging guidance to the target site. Once correctly positioned, the probe’s cutting blade sequentially removes tissue layers while simultaneously applying suction to extract the lesion externally. Key advantages of this approach include minimal tissue trauma, reduced bleeding, rapid recovery, and negligible or very small scarring.
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