An analysis of 15 cases of gallbladder carcinoma.

Fifteen cases of cancer of the gallbladder are presented. Unfortunately, this lesion is not diagnosed until well advanced and survival rates are consequently poor. Cholelithiasis is usually present. Gallbladder carcinoma is a disease of older people. Because of the much higher morbidity and mortality of cholelithiasis in this age group, prophylactic cholecystectomy in good risk surgical patients is recommended.