ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and surgical techniques of laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy （LSC) in treatment for patients with cholecystolithiasis combined with severe gallstone gallbladder inflammation, adhesion, or atrophy. MethodsThe clinical data of 83 patients with cholecystolithiasis combined with severe gallstone gallbladder inflammation, adhesion, or atrophy admitted to this hospital between January 2006 and April 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsEighty-one patients were performed LSC, 2 patients were converted to laparotomy. In which 39 patients with the part of wall residual of the fundus and (or) body of the gallbladder, 26 patients with residual of part of gallbladder neck, 18 patients with residual of part of gallbladder body and neck. Fifty-one cases were followed-up for 3 months to 4 years, there were 2 patients with the change like “mini gallbladder” by B ultrasound and no obviously clinical symptoms. There was no ostcholecystectomy syndrome in the patients with follow-up. ConclusionsLSC is a safe, effective, feasible procedure for severe gallstone gallbladder inflammation, adhesion, or atrophy, which can effectively prevent bile duct injury, bleeding, or other serious complications. While it can also reduce the rate of conversion to laparotomy.
Objective To study the association and the effect of the expression of p16 and p53 protein on the occurence and development of gallbladder carcinoma. Methods The expression of p16 and p53 protein were detected in 40 cases of gallbladder carcinoma with immunohistochemical method. Results The expressions of p16 and p53 protein were closely correlated to the tumor pathological grade, lymph mode metastasis and prognosis. p16 protein was correlated to the Nevin classifications. Conclusion The results indicate that the low expression rate of p16 protein occurred in the advanced stage of gallbladder carcinoma. The expression of p16 and p53 protein are helpful in judging the malignant degree and prognosis of primary gallbladder cancer.
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trends of gallbladder cancer incidence and mortality in Zhejiang cancer registration areas from 2000 to 2021, providing a basis for formulating prevention and control strategies for gallbladder cancer. MethodsData on incidence and mortality were collected from 22 cancer registry areas in Zhejiang Province from 2000 to 2021, calculating the crude incidence (mortality), age-standardized incidence / mortality rate by Chinese standard population(ASR China), age-standardized incidence /mortality rate by World standard population (ASR World) and cumulative rate (0–74 years old). The average annual percentage change (AAPC) was calculated by using Joinpoint software. ResultsIn 2021, the crude incidence of gallbladder cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas was 6.79 per 100 000. The ASR China and ASR World were 2.99 and 2.96 per 100 000, respectively, ranking 18th of all new cancer cases. The incidence ASR China in female (3.13 per 100 000) was higher than that in male (2.85 per 100 000). The incidence ASR China in rural areas (3.01 per 100 000) was slightly higher than that in urban areas (2.97 per 100 000). The crude mortality of gallbladder cancer was 5.14 per 100 000, with the mortality ASR China and ASR World of 2.09 and 2.10 per 100 000, respectively, ranking 10th of all new cancer deaths. The mortality ASR China in female (2.19 per 100 000) was higher than that in male (1.98 per 100 000). The mortality ASR China in urban areas (2.11 per 100 000) was slightly higher than that in rural areas (2.07 per 100 000). Both the crude incidence and mortality of gallbladder cancer increased with age. The crude incidence and mortality showed an upward trend over time, with AAPC of 2.59% and 3.75%, respectively (P<0.001). The incidence ASR China did not show significant changes over time (AAPC=0.05%, P=0.856). The incidence ASR China in male and rural areas showed increasing trends over time, with AAPCs of 0.89% (P=0.016) and 1.14% (P=0.001), respectively. The incidence ASR China in female and urban areas showed no significant trends over time, with AAPCs of –0.26% (P=0.503) and –0.02% (P=0.967), respectively. The mortality showed a slower upward trend after adjusting the age structure (AAPC=1.01%, P=0.020). ConclusionsThe elderly population in rural areas, especially elderly women, are the primary targets for the prevention and control of gallbladder cancer. Aging is the main factor contributing to the increase in the incidence and mortality of gallbladder cancer. After adjusting for demographic factors, the overall upward trend of the incidence in the male population and rural areas, as well as mortality, cannot be ignored.
We reviewed the clinical studies on drug therapy for gallbladder cancer and expounded on the current situation of conversion therapy for gallbladder cancer. Gallbladder cancer was usually diagnosed late, with high malignancy, low surgical resection rate, and poor prognosis. With the development of conversion therapy, systemic therapy combined with radical resection had effectively improved the surgical resection rate and prognosis of gallbladder cancer patients. At present, most of the published conversion therapies for gallbladder cancer were mainly retrospective researches, lacking large multicenter prospective research, and the treatment plan was still based on chemotherapy, lacking the research of targeted therapy in combination with immunotherapy. It is expected that more high-quality clinical trials can be made first-line recommendations for the conversion therapy of gallbladder cancer.
ObjectiveTo discuss the reason and treatment strategy of gallbladder muddy stones after cholecysto-lithotomy. MethodsThe clinical data of 62 patients with gallbladder muddy stones after cholecystolithotomy who were treated in our hospital from December 2008 to December 2014 was analyzed retrospectively. ResultsThere were 43 patients without any symptom and 19 patients with acute cholecystitis in 62 patients. Four patients were diagnosed with septation gallbladder, 6 patients with long and tortuous cystic duct, 3 patients with calculus of cystic duct, 4 patients with common bile duct stones, 39 patients with periampullary diverticula, 18 patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction, 6 patients with duodenal papilla stenosis, 29 patients with duodenal papillitis, and 3 patients with duodenal papilla adenocarcinoma. Two patients were treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), 1 patient with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) /endoscopic balloon dilation (EPBD) and LC, 1 patient with percutaneous transhepafic gallbladder drainage (PTGD) and open cholec-ystectomy, 14 patients with PTGD and EST/EPBD, 1 patient with PTGD and hepatocholangioplasty with the use of gallbladder (HG), 34 patients with EST/EPBD, 3 patients with EST/EPBD and endoscopic biliay metal stent drainage (EBMSD), 5 patients with HG, and 1 patient with EST/EPBD and HG. The gallbladder muddy stones disappeared after operations in 55 patients with gallbladder reserved, and gallbladder ejection fraction increased from (42±12) % to (59±16) %. Of the 62 patients, 53 patients were followed up for 6 months to 6 years (the median time was 3.6-year). During the follow-up period, 3 patients were diagnosed with gallbladder stones, 2 patients with common bile duct stones, and 2 patients with intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones. ConclusionBile efferent tract obstruction is the important reason for the formation of gallbladder stones. HG, EST, and balloon expansion are the efficient methods to resolve the bile efferent tract obstruction.
The “Expert consensus on radical laparoscopic cholecystectomy (2023)” (following abbreviations as “this consensus”) was formulated by the Biliary Surgery Group of the Chinese Medical Association Surgery Branch and the Biliary Surgery Expert Working Group of the Surgeons Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and was first published in the Chinese Journal of Surgery in April 2024. In this consensus, relevant experts discussed and formulated relevant recommendations on the operation process of laparoscopicradical resection of gallbladder cancer (LRRGC), and elaborated on many issues. We interpreted and discussed the safety and efficacy evaluation of LRRGC, the standardized operating procedures and technical key points in this procedure, as well as the surgical principles for reoperation of delayed diagnosed gallbladder cancer in this consensus so as to enhance readers’ understanding of this consensus. We also hoped that medical centers will make more attempts and research on LRRGC in order to standardize and promote the application of LRRGC.
ObjectiveTo review the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder carcinoma.MethodsThe recent literatures on diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder carcinoma at home and abroad were reviewed, and the diagnosis, staging and treatment progress of gallbladder carcinoma were systematically reviewed.ResultsThere are many methods to diagnose gallbladder carcinoma, among which imaging methods are commonly used, as well as various tumor markers and gallbladder carcinoma-related genes. Surgical resection is still the only possible cure for gallbladder carcinoma, but the scope and timing of surgical resection are still controversial. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and gene therapy also play an important role in the treatment of gallbladder carcinoma.ConclusionsImaging examination is still the first choice for the diagnosis of gallbladder carcinoma. The tumor markers and gene diagnosis has broad prospects. Gallbladder carcinoma is mainly treated by surgery. Gene intervention and precise targeted therapy are the future development direction.
Objective To investigate the role of KiSS-1 gene in the metastatic process of carcinoma of gallbladder and the clinicopathologic significance of KiSS-1 gene expression in carcinoma of gallbladder. Methods Pathological specimens from 59 gallbladder carcinoma tissues (13 hepatic invasion and 13 lymphatic invasion tissues were included), matched with 7 para-tumor and 6 normal gallbladder tissues, were examined for the expression of KiSS-1 gene by tissue microarray technique and immunohistochemistry (EnVision). Results The positive rate of KiSS-1 expression was down-regulated (P＜0.05) in tumor tissues, as compared with normal and para-tumor tissues. In carcinoma of gallbladder, the expression of KiSS-1 had no relationship with the gender, age, tumor size, histological grade or differentiation, and metastasis of lymph node, while was associated with the depth of infiltration, invasion of liver and the clinical stages (Nevin). In Ⅰ+Ⅱ, Ⅲ+Ⅳ and Ⅴ stage, the positive rates of KiSS-1 were 92.3%, 57.1% and 27.8% respectively, with an undeniably clear lowering tendency (P=0.002). Conclusion Down-regulating expression of KiSS-1 is closely associated with the processes of genesis, invasion and metastasis in carcinoma of gallbladder, and may participate in regulating these processes.
ObjectiveTo investigate the value of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the operation of benign diseases of the gallbladder in day surgery.MethodThe clinical data of 105 patients underwent the single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the Day Operation Center of Zhengzhou Central Hospital of Zhengzhou University from March 2017 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomies were successfully performed in 105 patients with benign gallbladder diseases, including 65 cases of gallbladder stones, 26 cases of gallbladder polyps, 14 cases of gallbladder adenomyosis; 45 cases of men and 60 cases of women. In all cases, no incision was increased or no case was converted to laparotomy. No bile duct injury and intra-abdominal bleeding happened during the operation. All patients were discharged overnight (no more than 24 h) after the surgery and without delayed discharge and re-admission. The intraoperative blood loss was (10.3±3.5) mL, and the operation time was (55.0±25.5) min (from laparoscopy to gallbladder removal). The postoperative pain score was 1–2 and 0–1 on day 1 and on day 3 after the surgery, respectively. The postoperative incision cosmetic satisfaction score on month 6 after the operation was 4.5±0.5.ConclusionSingle incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and feasible for benign gallbladder disease during day surgery.
ObjectiveTo summarize the progress and challenges in the research of gallbladder cancer organoid, and explore the possible solution strategies. MethodThe literature relevant to the researches of gallbladder cancer organoid at home and abroad in recent years was reviewed. ResultsThe research of gallbladder cancer organoid was in its infancy. The gallbladder cancer organoid was mainly constructed from surgically resected gallbladder cancer tissues. Now the research of gallbladder cancer organoid had made some progress, such as on the pathogenesis and drug screening of gallbladder cancer. ConclusionsThe study on gallbladder cancer organoid can further understand the gallbladder cancer and help to speed up the update of diagnosis and treatment plan. However, the model of gallbladder cancer organoid is facing the challenges such as low construction success rate. The experience gained from organoids research in other diseases is worthy of reference.