Gallbladder cancer: surgical management

Chin Clin Oncol. 2019 Aug;8(4):36. doi: 10.21037/cco.2019.06.06. Epub 2019 Jul 31.

Abstract

Gallbladder cancer is the most common biliary tract malignancy. Margin-clearing surgery is a cornerstone of gallbladder cancer management, but several aspects of surgical management are controversial. This review will discuss the current state of surgical management for gallbladder cancer as well as aspects of gallbladder surgery that remain debated, including operative extent, lymphadenectomy extent, and management of incidentally discovered gallbladder cancer.

Keywords: Gallbladder cancer; hepatectomy; lymphadenectomy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans