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Precise Preoperative Imaging and Adequate Oncologic Resection is Most Important in Achieving Long-Term Prognosis in Gallbladder Cancer

Authors: Ulrich K. Fetzner, Klaus L. Prenzel, Hakan Alakus, Arnulf H. Hölscher, Dirk L. Stippel

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 9/2010

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We read with interest the article by Goetze and Paolucci entitled, “Use of Retrieval Bags in Incidental Gallbladder Cancer Cases” [1]. It reports on a multicenter study that included approximately 600 patients suffering from occult gallbladder cancer. This analysis is of substantial importance, particularly regarding the high frequency of laparoscopic cholecystectomies. With high esteem, nevertheless allow us to supply some annotations and additions. …

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Title: Precise Preoperative Imaging and Adequate Oncologic Resection is Most Important in Achieving Long-Term Prognosis in Gallbladder Cancer
Authors: Ulrich K. Fetzner
Klaus L. Prenzel
Hakan Alakus
Arnulf H. Hölscher
Dirk L. Stippel
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 9/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-010-0508-2

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Precise Preoperative Imaging and Adequate Oncologic Resection is Most Important in Achieving Long-Term Prognosis in Gallbladder Cancer

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