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Surgical Management of Gallbladder Carcinoma: A Review

Authors: Kristin L. Mekeel, Alan W. Hemming

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 9/2007

Abstract

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively unusual, but often lethal malignancy. Surgical management has historically been palliative only; however, with the advancement of techniques in hepatobiliary surgery, varying extents of surgical intervention have been advocated for cure. This article reviews the current approach to the surgical management of gallbladder cancer and discusses the rationale for an aggressive approach to this disease.

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Title: Surgical Management of Gallbladder Carcinoma: A Review
Authors: Kristin L. Mekeel
Alan W. Hemming
Publication date: 01-09-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 9/2007
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-007-0115-1

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