Cholecystectomy reduces the risk of cholangiocarcinoma in patients with complicated gallstones, but has negligible effect on hepatocellular carcinoma.
Hyeong Sik AhnHyun Jung KimTae Uk KangSeon Mee ParkPublished in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2022)
The risk of CCA was markedly increased in patients with complicated gallstones and was partially reduced by cholecystectomy. The risk change of HCC was minimal with gallstones or cholecystectomy.
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