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Carcinoma Gallbladder- an Indian Problem

Carcinoma Gallbladder- an Indian Problem Indian J Surg Oncol (March 2016) 7(1):2–3 DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0507-3 EDITORIAL PAPER 1 2 3 Akash Agarwal & Puneet Pareek & Sanjeev Misra Received: 1 February 2016 /Accepted: 2 February 2016 /Published online: 2 March 2016 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2016 Gallbladder cancer is an uncommon cancer worldwide, but Numerous studies have been done to study the molecular one of the commonest cancer in North India. Apart from alterations which lead to increased susceptibility to GBC. India, it is common in South America and Japan. The disease Molecular studies have failed to find clinically relevant bio- is characterized by late onset of symptoms, advanced stage at markers which would help in the early detection and treatment presentations and a rapidly progressive disease with a median of GBC [3]. survival of 6 months in advanced disease [1]. Lack of a recognizable premalignant state precludes Epidemiological studies have been few and it is difficult to screening. Studies for early diagnosis in high risk populations draw much meaningful conclusions from these studies. The are necessary. The role of prophylactic cholecystectomy in etiological factors contributing to the development of this dis- high risk individuals is debatable. Prospective cohorts need ease still remains to http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology Springer Journals

Carcinoma Gallbladder- an Indian Problem

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Springer Journals
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2016 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
ISSN
0975-7651
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0976-6952
DOI
10.1007/s13193-016-0507-3
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Abstract

Indian J Surg Oncol (March 2016) 7(1):2–3 DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0507-3 EDITORIAL PAPER 1 2 3 Akash Agarwal & Puneet Pareek & Sanjeev Misra Received: 1 February 2016 /Accepted: 2 February 2016 /Published online: 2 March 2016 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2016 Gallbladder cancer is an uncommon cancer worldwide, but Numerous studies have been done to study the molecular one of the commonest cancer in North India. Apart from alterations which lead to increased susceptibility to GBC. India, it is common in South America and Japan. The disease Molecular studies have failed to find clinically relevant bio- is characterized by late onset of symptoms, advanced stage at markers which would help in the early detection and treatment presentations and a rapidly progressive disease with a median of GBC [3]. survival of 6 months in advanced disease [1]. Lack of a recognizable premalignant state precludes Epidemiological studies have been few and it is difficult to screening. Studies for early diagnosis in high risk populations draw much meaningful conclusions from these studies. The are necessary. The role of prophylactic cholecystectomy in etiological factors contributing to the development of this dis- high risk individuals is debatable. Prospective cohorts need ease still remains to

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Indian Journal of Surgical OncologySpringer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 2016

Keywords: surgical oncology; oncology; surgery

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