There are a couple of different biopsies, a needle biopsy where they just
put a needle in and extract the tissue, and then there is one that they have
to make an incision and resects a piece of the tumour.  That's the one my
hubby had done.
He had the biopsy done and ended up recovering for 2 weeks before even
thinking of going back to work and then it was still too hard and he had to
go on disability leave.
I think is all depends on where the biopsy is done and how much they need to
do the test, as well as the type meaning day surgery or a hospitalization
and the age and general health of the patient.
I am by no means a medical doctor, just someone with a layman's amount of
experience.  Take care
Salisha