Scarless, Non-Surgical Option for Breast Lumps
Being told you have a breast lump can be frightening. The good news is that many breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous), and one of the most common causes is breast fibroadenoma. Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) is a safe, minimally invasive procedure that allows accurate diagnosis—and in many cases complete removal of fibroadenomas—without surgery.
Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) is an image-guided, minimally invasive procedure used to sample or remove breast lumps using a special needle connected to a gentle vacuum device.
For breast fibroadenomas, VABB can:
No open surgery
No hospital admission
Faster recovery
Excellent cosmetic outcome
Breast fibroadenomas are benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors, commonly seen in young women.
They usually:
Fibroadenomas may be:
VABB is performed by a trained specialist under ultrasound or mammography guidance.
Step-by-step procedure:
Vacuum assisted breast biopsy is very safe, and complications are uncommon.
Possible risks with approximate incidence include:
Your treatment options depend on:
Your doctor will guide you in choosing the most appropriate option.
Alternative 1: Watchful Waiting (Active Surveillance)
Alternative 2: Surgical Removal
Choosing the Right Approach
A careful evaluation helps balance the benefits of early treatment against the risks of unnecessary surgery, ensuring the safest and most effective plan for each patient.
📌 Compared to surgery, VABB offers diagnosis and treatment with less pain, no scar, and faster recovery.
Recovery is usually quick and smooth.
After VABB:
Most patients return to normal routine within 24–48 hours.
Vacuum assisted breast biopsy (VABB) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that uses a special needle and gentle suction to take tissue samples from a breast lump. In many cases, it can completely remove benign lumps like fibroadenomas without surgery.
Yes. VABB is commonly used to diagnose and remove breast fibroadenomas, especially small to medium-sized lumps, avoiding open surgery.
Yes. VABB is a safe and well-established procedure with a very low complication rate when performed by experienced specialists.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so pain is minimal. You may feel mild pressure or discomfort, which settles quickly.
The skin opening is very small (about 2–3 mm). In most patients, there is little to no visible scar, making it cosmetically superior to surgery.
Yes. Many fibroadenomas can be completely removed in one sitting using VABB, eliminating the need for surgical excision.
The procedure usually takes 20–45 minutes and is performed as a day-care procedure.
No. Stitches are usually not required, and hospital admission is not needed. You can go home the same day.
Recovery is quick. Most patients:
Risks are uncommon and usually mild, such as temporary bruising or tenderness. Serious complications like infection or significant bleeding are very rare (<1%).
Biopsy results are usually available within a few days, depending on the laboratory.
For suitable fibroadenomas, VABB offers:
Yes. VABB is available in specialized breast imaging and interventional radiology centers across India.
You should consider VABB if:
Minimally invasive procedure
Avoids open breast surgery
Accurate diagnosis
Excellent cosmetic result
Faster recovery
Same-day discharge
If you have a breast lump and want accurate diagnosis without scars or surgery.
