Selection of surgical procedures for gallbladder cancer
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-9752.2011.02.003
- VernacularTitle:胆囊癌手术方式的合理选择
- Author:
Shuyou PENG
;
Defei HONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gallbladder neoplasms;
Surgical procedures;
Laparoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery
2011;10(2):87-90
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Radical resection is still the only possible cure for gallbladder cancer nowadays. Rational procedures vary according to different TNM stages, locations and biological behavior of tumor. Diagnostic laparoscopic exploration offers the opportunity to identify peritoneal metastasis which may be negative on preoperative radiological findings. Besides, this can also minimize trauma to abdomen. Therefore, laparoscopic exploration is suggested in cases highly suspected of peritoneal metastasis. For incidental gallbladder cancer, radical surgery should be performed because of positive margin of cystic duct, inadequate trocar management or advanced tumor stages. Timing for reoperation is still controversial. Most scholars recommended that it should be proceed within two months after the first surgery.
