Minimal invasive complete excision of benign breast tumors using a three‐dimensional ultrasound‐guided mammotome vacuum device

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy allows complete excision of benign breast lesions that are </=1.5 mL in volume (calculated by 3D volumetry), and thus avoids open surgery and postoperative scarring. Under local anesthesia it is a safe procedure with optimal compliance. 3D ultrasound offers the advantage of better preoperative demonstration of the lesions' margins, resulting in better assessment of volumetry, improved intraoperative needle location and perioperative identification of residual tumor tissue. 3D sonographically guided biopsy should be integrated into breast cancer screening programs as a safe therapeutic option for breast lesions presumed to be benign.