Which surgery is indicated for patients with gallbladder carcinoma?

Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder and is indicated for patients with gallbladder carcinoma, especially in cases where the cancer is detected early and has not spread beyond the gallbladder. This procedure can be curative if the cancer is confined to the organ, allowing for the removal of the tumor along with the gallbladder.

While other surgical options exist for malignancies in the biliary system or adjacent organs, they are not specifically indicated for gallbladder carcinoma unless there are additional factors, such as the involvement of surrounding structures or liver metastasis. Hepatectomy, for instance, involves the removal of liver tissue and may be considered if there is cancer that has spread to the liver but is not the primary intervention for gallbladder cancer itself. Laparoscopy refers to a minimally invasive surgical technique that can be used in various procedures, including cholecystectomy, but it does not specifically pertain to treatment for gallbladder carcinoma. Pancreaticoduodenectomy, commonly known as the Whipple procedure, is used for tumors located in the head of the pancreas and is not appropriate for gallbladder carcinoma.