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Gallbladder

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that plays a crucial role in our digestive system. Measuring about 10 cm in length, it is comparable in size to a kiwi fruit and is located in a hollow area on the lower surface of the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
The gallbladder's anatomy consists of three regions: the fundus, body, and neck. Extending from the neck, the cystic duct joins the common...

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

  • Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is prevalent in Northern India, with varied global management approaches.
  • Western approaches are often pessimistic, while Japanese methods are aggressive but yield few long-term survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Indian surgical approach to Gallbladder cancer (GBC).
  • To detail the extended cholecystectomy (EC) procedure and its applicability.

Main Methods:

  • Staging laparoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) to assess resectability.
  • Extended cholecystectomy (EC) involving liver wedge resection and lymph node dissection.
  • Evaluation of surgical outcomes for different GBC stages.

Main Results:

  • EC achieves R0 resection for T1-T2 and some T3 GBC.
  • Major hepatic resection is necessary for advanced T3 (hilum type) and T4 GBC.
  • Non-curative surgery with chemoradiotherapy may benefit selected nodally advanced GBC patients.

Conclusions:

  • Indian surgeons adopt a "middle path" for GBC management, balancing aggressive surgery and palliative care.
  • Extended cholecystectomy is a viable option for resectable Gallbladder cancer.
  • GBC presents a significant challenge requiring specialized surgical preparedness in India.