The impact of routine histopathological examination on cholecystectomy specimens from an Asian demographic

• Main Authors: Chin, KF (Author), Khoo, YY (Author), Krishnasamy, T (Author), Mohammad, AA (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Series: ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
• Online Access: View Fulltext in Publisher
• ISBN: 0035-8843
• ISSN: 0035-8843
• DOI: 10.1308/003588412X13171221501708

INTRODUCTION Most gallbladder carcinoma cases are suspected pre-operatively or intra-operatively. In Malaysia histopathological examination of cholecystectomy specimens has become routine practice. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of routine histological examinations on cholecystectomy specimens from an Asian demographic, which may differ from a Caucasian demographic.