Should all gallbladders be examined routinely or selectively by microscopy after cholecystectomy? Population-based Dutch study over a decade. Issue 3 (31st January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Corten, B J G A; de Savornin Lohman, E A J; Leclercq, W K G; Roumen, R M H; Verhoeven, R; van Zwam, P H; de Reuver, P R; Dejong, C H C; Slooter, G D
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 108:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: e131
• Page End: e132
• Publication Date: 2021-01-31
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract : The need for routine histopathological examination of gallbladders after cholecystectomy is debated. This study suggests that selective histopathological examination of the gallbladder may be considered oncologically safe. While the necessity of a routine histopathologic examination of gallbladders after cholecystectomy is debated. This study suggests that a selective histopathologic examination of the gallbladder may be considered as oncologically safe.