Gall Bladder Cancer

Gall Bladder Cancer

Gall bladder cancer is often discovered incidentally, sometimes during surgery for gallstones, since early symptoms are vague or absent. The majority are adenocarcinomas, and their behaviour can vary considerably depending on how deep the tumour has grown into the gall bladder wall. The Department of Cancer at UMC Victoria Hospital provides gall bladder cancer treatment in Uganda through a structured diagnostic and surgical pathway:

  • Imaging assessment
    ultrasound and CT to evaluate the gall bladder and surrounding structures
  • Surgical staging
    determining tumour extent during or after removal
  • Extended resection
    surgery involving the gall bladder and, where needed, adjacent liver tissue
  • Chemotherapy
    for patients with advanced or unresectable disease
  • Coordinated follow-up
    regular monitoring given the cancer's tendency to recur

As this cancer is frequently found only after gallstone surgery, any unusual pathology findings are reviewed promptly by the oncology team rather than treated as a routine wrap-up. Consult our cancer experts for further assistance.