Breast lump - biopsy

Removal of a lump in the breast (the removed tissue is investigated in the lab for further diagnosis and treatment, this can be done during or after the operation)

Speciality General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 20 to 45 min
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic, General Anaesthetic +/- Nerve Block
Anaesthesia II Local Anaesthetic
Nerve Blocks , Pectoralis 1+2 blocks
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours, Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 1 to 3 weeks
Additional Info further treatment is guided by the result of the analysis of the biopsy

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Specialities

Breast Surgery

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