The novel two-stage laparoscopic algorithm evaluated in 40 patients with suspected gallbladder cancer demonstrated safety and feasibility. Procedures included laparoscopic whole-layer cholecystectomy for early-stage lesions and gallbladder bed resection for uncertain borders. Median operation time was 165 minutes with minimal blood loss, and no bile leakage occurred. Histological evaluation confirmed gallbladder cancer in 16 patients, with several undergoing additional lymphadenectomy. This approach highlights an effective strategy for optimizing treatment outcomes in gallbladder cancer cases.
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