Percutaneous Biopsy is one of the routine procedures in Interventional Radiology (IR) done percutaneously, that is, to take a tissue sample using minimally invasive technology from an internal organ or a suspicious lesion. It is a sure way to assist in diagnosing diseases ranging from cancers, infections, and inflammatory diseases. Guided by ultrasound, CT scan, or fluoroscopy, a fine or core needle is maneuvered into the area, carefully obtaining tissue to be sent to the lab for analysis.

Percutaneous biopsy is, of course, contrasted to surgical biopsy, which is done several days after such procedures have been completed. Patients experience less pain, have fewer complications, and recover faster with PERC. Local anesthetic is used, which avoids the need for general anesthesia and, in fact, same-day discharge from outpatient surgical facilities. Furthermore, high accuracy in diagnosis enhances the precision of treatment plans.

At Gemelli, percutaneous biopsy is conducted by a team of experienced interventional radiologists with adequate support from modern imaging technology. The hospital facilities offer safe and effective procedures that can translate into reliable diagnostics for the safety of patients. This is an important addition to the early detection of disease and personalized treatment strategy that ultimately translates to benefit to the patient.