Letter to the editor regarding “Hepatectomy strategy for T2 gallbladder cancer between segment IVb and V resection and wedge resection: A propensity score-matched study”

We read with great interest the article by Chen et al showing that segment IVb/V resection (S4b5R) had a lower recurrence rate than wedge resection (WR) in gallbladder cancer. 1 Chen M. Cao J. Xiang Y. et al. Hepatectomy strategy for T2 gallbladder cancer between segment IVb and V resection and wedge resection: a propensity score-matched study. Surgery. 2021; 169: 1304-1311 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (3) Google Scholar I would like to congratulate the authors for their well-designed research on a topic that has long been debated; however, I would also like to raise a concern regarding the definition of S4b5R, which was not clearly described in their study. Hepatectomy strategy for T2 gallbladder cancer between segment IVb and V resection and wedge resection: A propensity score-matched studySurgeryVol. 169Issue 6PreviewLiver resection is recommended for T2 gallbladder cancer, but the optimal hepatectomy strategy remains controversial. We aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of segment IVb and V resection versus wedge resection in patients with T2 gallbladder cancer. Full-Text PDF