Dr. Deepak Chhabra

Gallbladder surgery is often performed for gallstones, infection, inflammation or gallbladder polyps. In most cases, the removed gallbladder confirms a non-cancer condition. But sometimes, the pathology report unexpectedly shows cancer cells inside the removed gallbladder. This is called incidental gallbladder cancer. It does not mean cancer developed after the gallbladder was removed. It means the cancer was already present but was not suspected before surgery. In such cases, gallbladder cancer treatment in Mumbai should be planned only after reviewing the full pathology report, imaging scans and the patient’s overall health. For patients and families, the first reaction is usually confusion: if the gallbladder has already been removed, why is more treatment being discussed? The answer lies in tumour depth, margins, lymph nodes and the risk of microscopic disease near the liver bed. Why Gallbladder Cancer Treatment in Mumbai Needs Careful Planning After an Incidental Finding Incidenta...

  A diagnosis of stomach cancer often brings immediate concerns about surgery, recovery time, pain, and long hospital stays. Many patients worry that cancer surgery automatically means a large abdominal incision and a difficult recovery process. However, advances in minimally invasive techniques have changed how certain stomach cancer procedures are performed in selected patients. Today, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures may allow some patients to undergo surgery using smaller incisions instead of traditional large cuts. These approaches are not suitable for everyone, but in carefully selected cases, they may help support faster recovery and reduced post-operative discomfort. Specialists involved in stomach cancer surgery in Bandra and other advanced gastrointestinal oncology centers often evaluate whether minimally invasive surgery can be safely planned based on imaging findings, cancer staging, and overall patient health. For many individuals exploring treatment with ...