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    • Gastroenterology and Oncology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

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    • Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly fatal malignancy.
    • Gallstones are the primary risk factor for GBC, yet most individuals with gallstones do not develop cancer.
    • Understanding the transition from gallstones to GBC is crucial for early detection and prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the factors driving gallbladder cancer (GBC) development in women with gallstones.
    • To establish a longitudinal cohort for studying GBC etiology.
    • To identify potential risk stratification and early detection strategies for GBC.

    Main Methods:

    • The Chile Biliary Longitudinal Study (Chile BiLS) enrolled 4,726 women aged 50-74 with gallstones in southern-central Chile (2016-2019).
    • Participants are followed for 6 years for gallbladder dysplasia or cancer.
    • Data collected include epidemiologic, sociodemographic, anthropometric, and clinical data, along with extensive biospecimens and gallbladder tissue.

    Main Results:

    • The cohort comprises women with a median age of 59, with significant proportions of Amerindian (Mapuche) ethnicity (25%), obesity (60%), and diabetes (25%).
    • Over 91% of eligible participants completed the 2-year follow-up visit as of April 30, 2020.
    • Comprehensive data and biosamples are being collected to analyze GBC development pathways.

    Conclusions:

    • The Chile BiLS cohort provides a valuable resource for understanding GBC etiology in a high-risk population.
    • Findings may lead to improved risk stratification and early detection methods for gallbladder cancer.
    • This study addresses a critical gap in knowledge regarding the progression from gallstones to GBC.