Gallbladder Cancer

Expert Surgical Management & Comprehensive Care for Gallbladder Malignancies

Overview

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively rare but aggressive malignancy that originates in the gallbladder—a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. Often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms, gallbladder cancer requires prompt and skilled intervention for the best outcomes.

Who Is at Risk?

• Chronic gallstones or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
• Porcelain gallbladder (calcium deposits in the wall)
• Gallbladder polyps > 1 cm
• Obesity and high-fat diets
• Female gender and increasing age
• Family history of gallbladder cancer

Symptoms

Gallbladder cancer may not cause symptoms early, but as it progresses, patients may experience:

• Persistent right upper abdominal pain
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Fever or chills
• Nausea, vomiting, or bloating
• A palpable abdominal mass

If you’re being treated for gallstones but your symptoms persist or worsen, gallbladder cancer should be ruled out with imaging.

Diagnosis

Early detection can significantly improve outcomes. Diagnostic steps may include:

• Ultrasound Abdomen – Initial imaging to detect masses or wall thickening
• CT Scan / MRI / MRCP – To assess tumor spread and liver involvement
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) – For fine-detail imaging and biopsy
• Tumor markers like CA 19-9, CEA
• Liver function tests – To detect biliary obstruction

Staging and Evaluation

Staging helps determine treatment options and is based on:

• Tumor size and local invasion
• Involvement of nearby organs (liver, bile ducts)
• Lymph node spread
• Distant metastasis (lungs, peritoneum)

Why Choose Us?

• 30+ years of experience in GI & HPB cancers
• Trained at AIIMS New Delhi, India’s premier surgical institute
• Specialist in gallbladder cancer surgery, including liver and bile duct resections
• Expertise in robotic-assisted cancer surgery for enhanced precision
• Collaborative care with medical oncologists, radiologists, and palliative experts

Hope Through Experience and Innovation

Gallbladder cancer is a challenging diagnosis, but with expert evaluation and prompt, skilled intervention, life-extending and even curative outcomes are possible.