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In Office Procedures

Breast Biopsy

A biopsy is a minimally-invasive procedure that removes a sample of abnormal tissue that has been previously detected for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. This procedure can be performed on many different areas of the body, but is commonly used to diagnose, and sometimes treat, lumps found in the breast tissue.

A breast biopsy may be performed after abnormalities have been detected in the breast as a result of a breast self-exam, mammogram or other imaging procedure. There are several different biopsy procedures available to ensure the most precise removal and analysis for your individual condition. Many of these procedures are performed with ultrasound or MRI guidance to ensure precise needle placement while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Your doctor will decide which type of biopsy is best for you after thoroughly evaluating your individual case.

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Biopsy of Suspicious Lesions

A biopsy is a diagnostic test that involves removing a tissue sample and examining it under a microscope. This test is used to identify suspicious lesions and the abnormal cells within them, and to diagnose associated conditions such as cancer, psoriasis, or infection. A biopsy can be performed in several different ways, including shaving off skin cells with a scalpel, removing a deep circular skin sample, or surgical excision of the entire lesion. Depending on the technique used, stitches may be required to restore the area. The sample is then thoroughly examined before an accurate diagnosis is made.

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Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)

Endolaser is one of the newest vein treatments that eliminates the need for surgery. During an endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) procedure, a tiny fiber is inserted into the vein via a needle. Pulses of laser light cause the vein to collapse and seal shut, effectively reducing visibility on the skin surface and eliminating pain and other complications. EVLT is approved by the FDA for treatment of the greater saphenous vein, the largest vein in the body which runs through the leg. After treatment, the treated area is temporarily put in a compression bandage to keep the collapsed vein in place.

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VNUS Closure®

VNUS Closure® is a minimally-invasive alternative to vein stripping for the treatment of varicose veins and its common underlying cause, venous reflux. Instead of surgically removing the diseased vein, the VNUS Closure procedure delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy via a catheter to the clogged vein, which shrinks in the heat and eventually closes. Anesthetic and a saline solution are also injected to numb the leg, squeeze blood from the vein, and protect surrounding tissue. Ultrasound imaging is used to locate the treatment site, guide the catheter, and confirm that the vein has been fully closed.

After the procedure, blood is naturally re-routed through other, healthier veins in the body. VNUS Closure offers benefits over vein stripping and other treatment methods such as faster treatment and recovery time, less discomfort during and after the procedure, and little or no scarring, bruising or swelling. VNUS Closure can be performed under local or general anesthesia in as little as 45-60 minutes.

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