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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy, duodenoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endosonography, esophagoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, gastroscopy, laparoscopy, natural orifice endoscopic surgery, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of gastrointestinal endoscopic science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Bing Hu, MD, Professor, (Email: hubingnj@163.com) Department of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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The WJGE is now abstracted and indexed in Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI, Web of Science), PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
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The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJGE as 2.1; JIF without journal self cites: 1.9; 5-year JIF: 2.0; JIF Rank: 101/153 in gastroenterology and hepatology; JIF Quartile: Q3; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q3.
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1948-5190 (online)
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Received (2320), Duration of Peer Review (22 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (40 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (34 days/Mean), Accepted (53.7%/Mean), Production Time (54 days/Mean), Time to Publication (171 days/Mean), and Rejected (35.6%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 18 Issue 6 June 16, 2026
Editorial
Expanding the therapeutic spectrum for duodenal adenomas: Cryoballoon ablation
Jun Hwan Yoo, Jun-Young Seo 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):117354. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.117354
Minireviews
Biliary cannulation techniques: Optimizing success and minimizing risk
Aryan Jain, Mayur Pabba, Aditya Jain, Savita Madhankumar, Sahib Singh, Saurabh Chandan, Muhammad Khalid Hasan, Mustafa A Arain 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):118152. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.118152
Endoscopic biliary drainage techniques for bilirubin normalization in distal malignant biliary obstruction: A comprehensive review
Giovanni Lombardi, Carlo Molino, Giuseppe Galloro, Ferdinando Riccardi, Raffaella Niola, Luigi Orsini, Claudio Carrubba, Roberto Fiorentino, Massimiliano Lombardi, Francesco Paolo Zito, Antonino Granata, Alberto Martino 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):121737. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.121737
Retrospective Study
Polyposis in Lynch syndrome: A retrospective study
Nadeen Sarsour, Eve Karloski, Beth Dudley, Shikhar Uttam, Brenda Diergaarde, Randall E Brand 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):119473. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.119473
Clinical Trials Study
Bowel preparation with still water for small bowel capsule endoscopy: Less is more
Ana I Ferreira, Francisca Côrte-Real, Mariana M Souto, Sofia Xavier, José R Pereira, Cátia Arieira, Bruno Rosa, Maria A Duarte, José Cotter 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):117353. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.117353
Case Report
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding attributed to xanthogranulomatous appendicitis: A case report
Bing-Xi Tang, Xin-Li Li, Xiao-Dong Li 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):122027. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.122027
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Bilirubin normalization: A crucial outcome to assess in biliary drainage
Alberto Martino, Francesco Paolo Zito, Annalisa de Leone, Savio Saviano, Raffaele Bennato, Giovanni Lombardi 
World J Gastrointest Endosc 18(6):119164. Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.119164
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