Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Comparative Study Historical Article
Blood substitutes: the future is now.
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Surgery is the treatment of choice for gallbladder cancer, but the extent of resection and its benefits remain unclear. ⋯ In patients with gallbladder cancer, R0 status could be achieved in only 43% of patients undergoing extended resections. R0 status and N0 disease were associated with better longterm survival.