This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
What is the survival rate in patients with unresectable gallbladder carcinoma? 
Select and explain. 
A. 2-6 months, B. 8-10 months, C. 1 yr 8-10 months, D. 12-24 months
A: 2-6 months
Answer: A: 2-6 months 
Explanation: Survival rate in patients with unresectable gall bladder carcinoma is 2 - 6 months and therefore operative exploration should be avoided in such patients. In such patients palliative therapy can be given. Narcotics can be given, percutaneous celiac ganglion block helps in reducing the need for narcotics. Chemical splanchnicectomy can be performed in patients with unresectable lesions found at the time of surgery.