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%
posted by Dave Stone @ 1/14/2006 11:54:00 PM
