Supervisors info:
Γεώργιος Φραγκουλίδης, Καθηγητής, Iατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Θεοδόσιος Θεοδοσόπουλος, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Αντώνιος Βεζάκης, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Summary:
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers. In a percentage it is hereditary, but in the vast majority of cases it is acquired. Many factors have been implicated in its occurrence. However, its etiology in the vast majority of cases remains unknown.
The most well-known risk factors, such as diet, have been studied extensively. However, there are many other factors that either do not have a strong correlation with its occurrence, or there are conflicting opinions. One such factor is cholecystectomy.
The present study was conducted with the aim of studying in depth the association between cholecystectomy and the occurrence of colon cancer. The study was conducted at Aretaeio Hospital.
Therefore, questionnaires were prepared and answered by the patients, and finally, a statistical analysis of the results was performed. These patients were compared with the control group, which consisted of patients without bowel cancer.
The results showed that cholecystectomy was not associated with colon cancer. In fact, it may act as a protective factor, as those with colon cancer had undergone cholecystectomy at a lower rate than the control group.
This can be explained by the fact that after cholecystectomy, there is a continuous flow of bile into the intestine, unlike before, where bile secretion is periodic. In conclusion, as a recommendation, it follows that cholecystectomy should be performed when there are indications, without the fear that it may cause colon cancer.
