Types of Cancer :: Gallbladder Cancer - Part VII

What are the outcomes of gallbladder cancer treatment?

Disease stage at presentation is the most important prognostic factor.

Gallbladder Cancer Stage I patients can have very good 5-year survival rates, on the order of 70-85% after a complete surgery. Perioperative mortality rates range from 2-15%, depending upon the extent of liver resection required or the need for pancreas and small bowel removal (pancreaticoduodenectomy).

5-year survival rates

• stage I – 70-85%
  
• stage II – 25%
  
• stage III – 12%
  
• stage IV – 1-2%

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Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer : Gallbladder cancer