A vacuum assisted biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special needle system with gentle vacuum suction to obtain larger and more precise tissue samples. It is frequently performed in combination with mammography (breast X-ray imaging) to accurately target suspicious findings detected during breast screening. Performed under imaging guidance such as ultrasound or mammography, it allows precise evaluation while often avoiding surgical biopsy.
Adus Radiologie Affoltern a. A.
Sonnenbergstrasse 27
8910 Affoltern am Albis
Switzerland
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Istituto Radiologico Collegiata SA
Viale Stazione 8
6500 Bellinzona
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Marktgasse AG
Marktgasse 6-8
3011 Berne
Switzerland
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Adus Radiologie Dielsdorf
Breitestrasse 11
8157 Dielsdorf
Switzerland
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Radiology Center Sainte-Thérèse Fribourg
Route Sainte-Thérèse 2B
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
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Imagerive – Centre
Rue de rive 1
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
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ImageRive – La Colline
Avenue de Beau-Séjour 6
1206 Geneva
Switzerland
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ImageRive – Lac
Rue de Lausanne 82
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
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Adus Radiologie Kloten
Lindenstrasse 23
8302 Kloten
Switzerland
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Centre d’Imagerie Diagnostique – Lausanne
Rue du Grand-Chêne 8
1003 Lausanne
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Schwyz AG
Waldeggstrasse 14
6430 Schwyz
Switzerland
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Radiologiezentrum im Silberturm St. Gallen
Rorschacherstrasse 150 (2. Stock)
9000 St. Gallen
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Lindberg AG
Schickstrasse 11
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland
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Radiologiezentrum Zug
Alpenstrasse 15
6300 Zug
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Zürich-Altstetten AG
Hardgutstrasse 4
8040 Zurich
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Bellevue Zürich AG
Mühlebachstrasse 7
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Oerlikon AG
Thurgauerstrasse 40
8050 Zurich
Switzerland
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Radiologie Sihlcity
Giesshübelstrasse 15
8045 Zurich
Switzerland
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Adus Radiologie Affoltern a. A.
Sonnenbergstrasse 27
8910 Affoltern am Albis
Switzerland
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Istituto Radiologico Collegiata SA
Viale Stazione 8
6500 Bellinzona
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Marktgasse AG
Marktgasse 6-8
3011 Berne
Switzerland
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Adus Radiologie Dielsdorf
Breitestrasse 11
8157 Dielsdorf
Switzerland
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Radiology Center Sainte-Thérèse Fribourg
Route Sainte-Thérèse 2B
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
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Imagerive – Centre
Rue de rive 1
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
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ImageRive – La Colline
Avenue de Beau-Séjour 6
1206 Geneva
Switzerland
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ImageRive – Lac
Rue de Lausanne 82
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
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Adus Radiologie Kloten
Lindenstrasse 23
8302 Kloten
Switzerland
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Centre d’Imagerie Diagnostique – Lausanne
Rue du Grand-Chêne 8
1003 Lausanne
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Schwyz AG
Waldeggstrasse 14
6430 Schwyz
Switzerland
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Radiologiezentrum im Silberturm St. Gallen
Rorschacherstrasse 150 (2. Stock)
9000 St. Gallen
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Lindberg AG
Schickstrasse 11
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland
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Radiologiezentrum Zug
Alpenstrasse 15
6300 Zug
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Zürich-Altstetten AG
Hardgutstrasse 4
8040 Zurich
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Bellevue Zürich AG
Mühlebachstrasse 7
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
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Röntgeninstitut Oerlikon AG
Thurgauerstrasse 40
8050 Zurich
Switzerland
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Radiologie Sihlcity
Giesshübelstrasse 15
8045 Zurich
Switzerland
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This technique is recommended when imaging detects a suspicious lesion that requires more detailed tissue analysis. It is particularly useful when small or subtle findings need accurate sampling without open surgery.
Your doctor evaluates prior imaging studies to confirm that vacuum assisted biopsy is the most appropriate method.
The procedure is explained carefully. The area is disinfected and prepared under sterile conditions.
Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area and ensure comfort during the procedure.
Using imaging guidance, a specialized biopsy device gently removes multiple tissue samples through a single insertion. The vacuum system improves precision and reduces the need for repeated needle placements.
A small bandage is applied. You can usually go home shortly after the procedure. Results are discussed once laboratory analysis is complete.
Vacuum assisted biopsy provides larger and more precise tissue samples than standard needle biopsy. This improves diagnostic accuracy and may prevent the need for open surgical biopsy.
Yes. The examination is image-guided and performed under local anesthesia. It is considered safe and minimally invasive, with a low risk of complications.
The area is numbed with local anesthesia. You may feel mild pressure, but significant pain is uncommon. Our team ensures you feel informed and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The procedure typically takes 60 minutes, including preparation and imaging guidance. You can usually resume normal daily activities shortly afterward.
The tissue samples are examined in a specialized laboratory under a microscope (histological analysis). Your physician will review the results with you and discuss any necessary next steps.