Review:
Surgical Biopsy
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Surgical biopsy is a medical procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from a suspicious area in the body for further examination under a microscope to diagnose or rule out diseases such as cancer.
Key Features
- Invasive procedure
- Performed by a surgeon
- Used to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis
Pros
- Helps in accurate diagnosis of diseases
- May guide treatment decisions
- Can provide valuable information about disease progression
Cons
- Invasive procedure with potential risks of complications
- Possibility of false-negative or false-positive results
- Discomfort and recovery time for the patient