Axillary metastases after port site recurrences of gallbladder carcinoma: a case report.

Jorieke J H T Nijhuis M R Frederiek Bosscher Mike S L Liem

Published in: World journal of surgical oncology (2020)

Port site recurrences of (incidental) gallbladder carcinoma occur after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, despite preventive perioperative measures. Patients with port site recurrences can develop axillary lymph node metastases, similar to other truncal malignancies. Surgical interventions should be limited.

Keyphrases

lymph node
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
sentinel lymph node
robot assisted
laparoscopic surgery
physical activity
patients undergoing
ultrasound guided
cardiac surgery
acute kidney injury
early stage
radiation therapy