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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía
Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107
Abstract
PRIETO-ORTIZ, Robin Germán; BORRAEZ-SEGURA, Bernardo Alfonso; PRIETO-ORTIZ, Jhon Edison and GUEVARA-CRUZ, Óscar A.. Gallbladder cancer, a current view. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2022, vol.37, n.2, pp.280-297. Epub May 01, 2022. ISSN 2011-7582. https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.891.
Introduction.
The diagnosis of gallbladder cancer is generally made incidentally during the study of the surgical pieces or when the disease is advanced and is expressed by its dissemination. It is rarely diagnosed preoperatively. It corresponds to the most common neoplasm of the bile ducts and its incidence varies according to the geographical region. The Andean region in Latin America presents one of the highest incidents worldwide.
Methods.
A narrative review of the literature was carried out to present updated information regarding risk factors (including genetic and molecular alterations), diagnosis and treatment of this pathology. Based on current data, we present some recommendations aimed at early diagnosis, which allows a more adequate management of our patients.
Results.
New risk factors related to the etiology of gallbladder cancer have been implicated, such as obesity, genetic and molecular factors. Despite the availability of diagnostic imaging methods, there has not been a significant percentage variation in terms of stage at diagnosis.
Conclusions.
Surgical management of gallbladder cancer is indicated in the earliest stages of the disease and it is important to evaluate therapeutic options in patients with advanced disease. The pathological study of the surgical piece and the review of the report by the surgeon are considered of utmost importance.
Keywords : cancer; gallbladder; diagnosis; gallbladder stones; polyps; risk factors; treatment.