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Gallbladder cancer is a rare yet serious illness needing specialized care. For hest gallbladder cancer surgery in Ahmedabad, consider Dr. Harsh Shah. With over 15+ years of expertise and a remarkable record of successful treatments as a oncologist. He is renowned for his skill and compassionate care, making him a trusted choice for patients.
11750+ Patients have been successfully treated
15+ years of experience as a
gallbladder cancer specialist
24+ Awards received by Dr. Shah for his achievements
MS, DrNB(GI), MCh(GI)
Management of Gallbladder cancer involves proper diagnosis & early treatment.
Diagnosis is performed with a CT Scan & staged with a PET-CT Scan.
The treatment involves an operation to remove part of the Gallbladder along with part of the liver
Gallbladder cancer can often be challenging to detect early because it frequently does not cause specific symptoms in its initial stages. However, as the cancer progresses, symptoms might appear, which include:
Abdominal Pain: Particularly in the upper right section of the abdomen, which may be severe and persistent.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, which occurs when the cancer blocks the bile ducts.
Nausea and Vomiting: These can be general symptoms but may occur more frequently as the disease progresses.
Bloating: A feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen, often due to the accumulation of fluids or a mass.
Fever: Sometimes accompanied by night sweats or chills.
Unexplained Weight Loss: Losing weight without trying, which is common with many types of cancer.
Loss of Appetite: Often associated with weight loss and general illness.
Itchy Skin: As bile salts accumulate in the skin due to blocked bile ducts.
CT Scan (Computed Tomography):
• CT scans are a common imaging method used to check the size, place, and spread of gallbladder tumors.
• They give clear pictures of the abdomen, showing the gallbladder, liver, lymph nodes, and nearby parts.
• CT scans help spot the tumor’s size if it’s spreading to nearby tissues, or reaching lymph nodes or organs nearby.
PET-CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography):
• PET-CT scans blend functional and structural imaging to find spots with high metabolic activity, suggesting the presence of cancer cells.
• They help find distant spread and check how far cancer has spread beyond the gallbladder.
• PET-CT scans are commonly paired with CT scans to give a fuller picture of the disease.
Blood CA 19-9 Level:
• CA 19-9 is a marker for tumors, checked with a blood test.
• High CA 19-9 levels might mean gallbladder cancer or pancreas/stomach-related cancers.
• Though CA 19-9 levels give extra details, they don’t alone show staging and are usually checked with imaging tests.
The treatment of gallbladder cancer typically involves a combination of methods depending on the stage of the disease, the overall health of the patient, and other factors. Here are two primary treatments:
• Cholecystectomy: In the early stages, the usual treatment is surgery to remove the gallbladder. This could mean taking out part or all of the liver, nearby lymph nodes, and other affected tissues.
• Extended Resections: If cancer has spread, more complex surgeries may be needed. This could include taking out part of the liver (hepatectomy), removing bile ducts, or even a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for advanced cases.
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy: After surgery, patients may get adjuvant chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells and lower the risk of cancer coming back. This treatment uses anti-cancer drugs taken by mouth or through an IV.
• Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Sometimes, chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. This is called neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
• Palliative Chemotherapy: In advanced stages where surgery can’t cure the cancer, chemotherapy may be used to ease symptoms, slow down cancer growth, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Gallbladder Cancer Removal Operation: Radical Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder cancer can often be challenging to detect early because it frequently does not cause specific symptoms in its initial stages. However, as the cancer progresses, symptoms might appear, which include:
Abdominal Pain: Particularly in the upper right section of the abdomen, which may be severe and persistent.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, which occurs when the cancer blocks the bile ducts.
Nausea and Vomiting: These can be general symptoms but may occur more frequently as the disease progresses.
Bloating: A feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen, often due to the accumulation of fluids or a mass.
Fever: Sometimes accompanied by night sweats or chills.
Unexplained Weight Loss: Losing weight without trying, which is common with many types of cancer.
Loss of Appetite: Often associated with weight loss and general illness.
Itchy Skin: As bile salts accumulate in the skin due to blocked bile ducts.
CT Scan (Computed Tomography):
• CT scans are a common imaging method used to check the size, place, and spread of gallbladder tumors.
• They give clear pictures of the abdomen, showing the gallbladder, liver, lymph nodes, and nearby parts.
• CT scans help spot the tumor’s size if it’s spreading to nearby tissues, or reaching lymph nodes or organs nearby.
PET-CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography):
• PET-CT scans blend functional and structural imaging to find spots with high metabolic activity, suggesting the presence of cancer cells.
• They help find distant spread and check how far cancer has spread beyond the gallbladder.
• PET-CT scans are commonly paired with CT scans to give a fuller picture of the disease.
Blood CA 19-9 Level:
• CA 19-9 is a marker for tumors, checked with a blood test.
• High CA 19-9 levels might mean gallbladder cancer or pancreas/stomach-related cancers.
• Though CA 19-9 levels give extra details, they don’t alone show staging and are usually checked with imaging tests.
The treatment of gallbladder cancer typically involves a combination of methods depending on the stage of the disease, the overall health of the patient, and other factors. Here are two primary treatments:
• Cholecystectomy: In the early stages, the usual treatment is surgery to remove the gallbladder. This could mean taking out part or all of the liver, nearby lymph nodes, and other affected tissues.
• Extended Resections: If cancer has spread, more complex surgeries may be needed. This could include taking out part of the liver (hepatectomy), removing bile ducts, or even a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for advanced cases.
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy: After surgery, patients may get adjuvant chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells and lower the risk of cancer coming back. This treatment uses anti-cancer drugs taken by mouth or through an IV.
• Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Sometimes, chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. This is called neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
• Palliative Chemotherapy: In advanced stages where surgery can’t cure the cancer, chemotherapy may be used to ease symptoms, slow down cancer growth, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Gallbladder Cancer Removal Operation: Radical Cholecystectomy
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MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Dr. Swati Shah is an expert in robot-assisted cancer surgery with over 10 years of experience. She treats many cancers, including cervical, kidney, ovarian, prostate, bladder, and uterus cancers, in Ahmedabad. As a specialist in urology and gynaecology cancer surgery, she uses the newest robot technology. This means her treatments are very effective and less harsh on patients.
Dr. Harsh Shah is an expert in robotic surgery for cancers of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum, and small intestines. As a GI & HPB Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad, he uses robotic technology for accurate and tailored treatments, helping patients get better results and improve their quality of life.
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