Removal of breast lumps, surgery can be avoided in Monza thanks to the “Mammotome EX” probe
A new high-tech tool for removing breast lumps that in many cases can avoid surgery. This is the Mammotome EX probe, an advanced sampling system with assisted vacuum aspiration, designed to offer precision, reliability and comfort for both the patient and the operator, with the possibility of removing greater quantities of tissue compared to normal sampling procedures available on the market so far. The aim is to contribute to a more precise and accurate diagnosis and the possibility of entirely removing benign breast nodules up to 6 centimeters in size.
This procedure is indicated after a joint evaluation between the breast expert radiologist and the breast surgeon, to choose the cases where the use of the Mammotome EX is the best option for the patient. The use of the equipment was presented during the European Radiology Congress which was held in Vienna recently. The Congress was attended by Dr. Anna Abate, Head of the Breast Diagnostics Structure and Dr. Riccardo Giovanazzi, Director of Breast Surgery and Breast Unit.
“The fight against breast cancer involves finding increasingly innovative solutions for early diagnosis and the most effective treatment – underlines Dr. Giovanazzi -. Normally, benign breast nodules are removed, when indicated, with a day hospital surgery procedure which requires surgical access with an incision in the breast. Although this is performed in our Breast Unit with oncoplastic attention, the use of Mammotome EX allows the removal of the nodule through a small hole in the skin without causing the scar as in surgery and possible deformities of the breast. The procedure takes place on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia. The joint evaluation between a breast surgeon and a radiologist expert in breast surgery is fundamental in selecting the patient who may be a candidate for removal with Mammotome EX instead of open surgery”.
The instrument was donated to the Breast Diagnostics structure of the IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Foundation (Monza) by the PerLe Noi odv Association which supports diagnosis and treatment activities for patients who turn to the Breast Unit. The service, subject to specialist evaluation, is available as part of the diagnosis and treatment path offered by the Breast Unit of the IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Foundation of Monza. “This additional equipment – adds Dr. Abate – enriches the technological availability of breast diagnostics which is always aimed at acquiring the latest innovations for the improvement of therapy and diagnostics in the breast field. The Mammotome Ex is an ultrasound-guided biopsy instrument capable of removing large quantities of tissue at high speed, allowing in some cases to avoid the stress associated with surgery. At the moment Mammotome EX is available in a small number of centers across Europe.”
