Most gall bladder cancers start in the glandular cells in the gall bladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ under the liver. The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile, a fluid made in the liver.
Tumour which is present as small gallbladder mass may spread to liver, bile duct, vessels or adjacent organ and can present as mass in abdomen, jaundice, fluid in tummy, vomiting, cachexia.
Tests such as Biopsy, X-ray, Percutaneous cholangiography, Blood tests, Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Clinical symptoms along with biochemical tests and tumour markers (CA 19-9, CEA) are used for diagnosis. Biopsy is carried out only for inoperable cases (for palliative therapy).
A laparoscope is sometimes used to guide gallbladder surgery. If the cancer has spread and cannot be removed, certain palliative surgeries may relieve symptoms. Surgery offers the best results and involves removal of gall blader along with adjuvant liver and lymph nodes. In advanced tumours surgical palliatives can be offered for jaundice and obstruction.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy and endoscopic stenting for jaundice.
Gall bladder cancer may require extended liver resection and vascular resection for cure–both of which are being offered at Kokilaben Hospital.
There is strong evidence that being overweight or obese increases the risk of gallbladder cancer. Keep your weight in check.
Patients with gall bladder and polyps should be seen by surgeons regarding discussion for surgery as they can be associated with cancer.
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Living donor liver transplantation, deceased donor liver transplants, ABO incompatible liver transplants, auxiliary liver transplants, dual lobe liver transplants, swap liver transplants, Pancreas transplantation and Complex Hepato -pancreato-biliary surgeries
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