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Gallbladder cancer: 7-Year experience from Qatar.
Ibnouf Sulieman1, Walid Elmoghazy1,2, Walid El Ansari3,4,5
1Department of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplant, Hamad General Hospital, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|July 16, 2019
Summary
Gallbladder cancer (GC) in Qatar predominantly affects males and younger individuals. Despite late-stage diagnosis with metastasis being common, surgical resection offers potential for long-term survival in these gallbladder cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Gallbladder cancer (GC) is a rare malignancy with limited epidemiological data in Qatar.
- This study addresses the lack of information on GC epidemiology within the Qatari population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of gallbladder cancer in Qatar.
- To analyze patient demographics, diagnostic methods, and outcomes for GC in Qatar.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 35 gallbladder cancer cases at Hamad General Hospital (2009-2016).
- Data collected included patient demographics, diagnosis timing, staging, treatment, and survival.
- Histopathological subtypes and metastatic patterns were examined.
Main Results:
- The study identified 35 GC cases, with a male predominance (71.4%) and a median age of 54 years; 74.3% were under 60.
- Metastatic disease was prevalent (71.4%), commonly involving the liver, peritoneum, and lymph nodes.
- Adenocarcinoma was the most frequent subtype (77.1%); 22.9% underwent curative resection, with 62.9% surviving at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Gallbladder cancer in Qatar disproportionately affects males and younger individuals, likely due to unique demographics.
- Late presentation with metastasis is common, yet curative resection is linked to favorable long-term survival.
- Further research into risk factors and early detection strategies for GC in Qatar is warranted.
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