Magnetic Resonance-Guided Large-Core Breast Biopsy Inside a 1.5-T Magnetic Resonance Scanner Using an Automatic System

Abstract

In this pilot patient study, the feasibility of manipulator-assisted large-core breast biopsy inside a 1.5-T whole-body scanner was demonstrated by using ROBITOM II. The precision of the device was confirmed with in vitro experiments. Although these findings are preliminary and the follow-up period is rather short, they nevertheless represent a successful proof-of-principle of LCBB with ROBITOM II.