Incidental Gallbladder Carcinoma in Routine Cholecystectomy Specimens

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will review gallbladder specimens from patients undergoing cholecystectomy to determine the incidence of incidental gallbladder carcinoma and describe associated clinicopathological features, risk factors, histopathological staging, and implications for postoperative management. It will analyze how incidental findings could influence referrals and the need for additional surgery. The project will use standard histopathology to classify specimens and correlate results with clinical data. No experimental interventions beyond routine tissue analysis are performed. Lead coordination is at Sohag University, with data collected from patients undergoing any form of cholecystectomy at the institution.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients undergoing cholecystectomy either lap or open or lap converted into open.
2. Patients whose gallbladder specimens are available for complete histopathological examination.
3. Patients who provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
4. Patients of both sexes and all eligible adult age groups.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with preoperatively confirmed gallbladder carcinoma.
2. Patients undergoing cholecystectomy as part of planned oncological surgery for another malignancy.
3. Patients with missing, damaged, or inadequately preserved gallbladder specimens.
4. Patients with incomplete clinical or histopathological data.
5. Patients refusing participation or postoperative follow-up.

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Where it's running

• Sohag University
  Sohag, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: yahia kh ahmed, master
• Email: yahiakhalaf22@icloud.com
• Phone: 0201121838858

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.