Analysis of gallstone disease after gastric cancer surgery

ConclusionsAlthough few patients required further gallbladder removal after gastrectomy for gastric malignancy, the increased mortality rate for subsequent cholecystectomy was worth noting. The decision to undergo prophylactic cholecystectomy might be individualized based upon patient characteristics and the surgeon ’s discretion.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research