Laparoscopic surgery shows improved survival rates, less bleeding, shorter hospital stays, and lower complication rates compared to open surgery for gallbladder cancer. However, concerns remain due to factors like incidental cancer, heterogeneity, publication bias, and lymph node dissection. Subgroup analyses suggest ethnicity, sample size, and follow-up duration as potential sources of variability. Further research is needed to confirm the safety and overall benefit of laparoscopic surgery in treating gallbladder cancer.
Journal Article by Li D, Xu L (…) Yang Z et 7 al. in Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr
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