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Contents Volume 18 Issue 10 October 27, 2026
Editorial
Standardising minimally invasive management in surgically unfit patients requiring cholecystectomy: Overview of current recommendations and future directions
Supraja Laguduva Mohan, Venkatesh Vaithiyam 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):118978. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.118978
Diabetes mellitus, glycemic control, and risk of postoperative infectious complications in gastric and colorectal cancer surgery
Andrea Cavallaro 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):120959. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i10.120959
Opinion Review
Fluid management after hepatectomy: Pursuing precision recovery through balance
Feng Zhou, Hao-Ran Diao, Xiao-Xiao Zhang, Yun Jin 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):119633. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i10.119633
Strengths and weaknesses analysis, individualized selection and future trends of surgical navigation protocols
Chao-Qian Chen, Zong-Xian Zhao 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):120304. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120304
Evolving landscape of biomarkers in colorectal cancer: From interleukin-8 to integrated multi-marker strategies
Nabil Ismaili 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):120555. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120555
Review
Sarcopenia as a prognostic factor in gastric cancer patients undergoing gastrectomy: Implications for postoperative and long-term outcomes
Kalliopi Vakalou, Alexandra Dimaki, Lydia Lazaridou, Konstantinos Eleftherios Koumarelas, Dimitrios Schizas, Grigorios Christodoulidis 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):124479. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.124479
Minireviews
Research progress on rational medication and comprehensive care for elderly patients after gastrointestinal surgery under surgery-Chinese medicine-convalescence model
Jin-Xin Yao, Yu-Qian Liu, Li-Jun Liu, Tian-Wei Xu, Hua Tian 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122544. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122544
Diagnosis and surgical decision-making in hepatic hemangioma: From venous malformation overlap to artificial intelligence-assisted multimodality imaging
Yu-Xiang Ma, Cheng-Ming Zhou, Yierfan Yilihaer, Tie-Min Jiang, Rexiati Ruze, Ying-Mei Shao, Hao Wen, Tuerganaili Aji 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123208. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123208
Retrospective Cohort Study
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after radical colorectal cancer surgery and its impact on prognosis: Clinical education research
Yu Wang, Tao Wang, Zhi-Duan Xu, Su-Hang Wang, Fang-Fang Chen 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121006. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121006
Perioperative nutritional nursing interventions: Impact on wound healing, infection rates, and recovery indicators after gastric cancer surgery
Ye Lei, Sha-Sha Zhu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121807. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121807
Single-incision laparoscopic surgery for blunt abdominal trauma: A single-institution experience at a level I trauma centre
Hancheol Jo, Dong Hun Kim, Jung Wook Suh 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122972. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122972
Minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in selected elderly and frail patients: A single-center real-world experience
Valentina Zucchini, Leonardo Solaini, Andrea Avanzolini, Giorgio Ercolani 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123538. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123538
Timing of ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract after loose seton drainage in complex anal fistulas
Akay Edizsoy, Narmin Tahirli, Ahmet Tanyeri, Pars Tunçyürek 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123763. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123763
Retrospective Study
Whole-course flexible management model for endoscopic submucosal dissection-treated patients for early digestive tract cancer or pre-cancerous lesions: Efficacy and quality-of-life-impact
Jia-Ying Lin, Xiao-Ling Fang, Hui Chen, Qiang Chen, Xiang Jiang, Jiao-E Chen, Ling-Jun Wu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):120648. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120648
Correlation between pathological response to neoadjuvant immunotherapy and long-term survival in locally advanced rectal cancer: A real-world study
Ke Zhang, Zi-Jun Li 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121168. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121168
Serum prealbumin and C-reactive protein levels to evaluate parenteral nutrition efficacy in critically ill patients with gastrointestinal tumors
Tao Zhang, Xiao-Xiao Li, Fen-Fen Xiang, Rong Wu, Zheng-Rong Zhong, Qi Zhao 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121410. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121410
Risk factors analysis and management strategy optimization for postoperative complications in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: A single-center retrospective study
Sha-Sha Gao, Xin-Xian Guan, Xin-Xin Miu, Sheng-Lin Yu, Xue-Ping Zhu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121417. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121417
Predictive value of multi-slice spiral computed tomography tumor diameter and necrotic ratio for very high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Yang-Chun Gu, Tian-Yu Yang, Ke Zhu, Cheng-Li Zhao, Xiao-Jin Zang, Ying-Di Xie 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121503. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121503
Clinical prediction model for inguinal hernia recurrence risk after transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair surgery in elderly patients
Chuan-Pei Cao, Huan Xiong, Zhi-Hua Zhu, Jian-Ping Zhang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121585. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121585
Prognostic factors analysis of ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncture drainage in severe acute pancreatitis with peripancreatic fluid collection
Long-Long Li, Fang-Hui Chen, Hong-Mei Wang, Rong-Yan Han 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122118. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122118
Recurrence risk prediction of small-molecule drugs plus chemo in postoperative gastric cancer: Retrospective analysis via molecular markers
Yong Yang, Han-Dan Liu, Xing-Yong Yang, Xue Li, Li-Jun Cui 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122160. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122160
Independent risk factors and a predictive model for surgical site infection following colorectal cancer surgery
Li-Ping Jiang, Cong Zou, Yan Wang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122530. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122530
Efficacy and safety of thermal ablation for large hepatic caudate lobe hemangioma
Li Xu, Rui-Ze Gao, Shu-Ying Dong, Jian Kong, Chang-Yu Yao, Shi-Lun Wu, Shan Ke, Zhi-Ting Zhou, Jun Gao, Shao-Hong Wang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122889. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122889
Modified abdominal wall retractor for total laparoscopic esophagojejunostomy in gastric cancer
Bin Song, Shuai Wang, Qing-Guo Du, Fei Xue, Zhi-Jun Mao, Yun-Hua Wu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123136. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123136
Laparoscopic surgery for severe appendicitis in children: An effect and safety analysis
Zhong-Ya Xu, Hui Ye, Si-Hai Wu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123659. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123659
Observational Study
Efficacy and safety of Huazhuojiedu decoction for gastric precancerous lesions after endoscopic submucosal dissection
Ying-Jie Si, Ning-Ning Ren, Jian-Yun Wang, Xin-Yu Hao, Zai-Jian Wang, Hui-Xia Li, Xue-Feng Ge, Jing An, Xiao-Shuang Shi, Tian Shen, Jie Liang, Xiao-Jing Ouyang, Xin-Yue Wang, Yan-Gang Wang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122120. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122120
Prospective Study
Nomogram construction and validation for predicting infection recurrence after necrotic tissue debridement in severe acute pancreatitis
Zi-Yun Yang, Shu-Yao Wang, Fei Wang, Yuan-Yuan Yu, Shi-Ying Wan, Yang Shao, Zhuo-Jun Lu, Yan-Cui Zhu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122812. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122812
Randomized Controlled Trial
Individual and family self-management for high-risk gastrointestinal bleeding in older adults
Ji-Mei Zhang, Yan-Nan Li, Xiao-Ming Sheng, Jun Shan, Xiao-Hui Cui 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122147. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122147
Multimodal image-guided volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for postoperative esophageal cancer: A prospective randomized controlled trial
Cai-Xia Gou, An-Mei Zheng, Hai-Xia Song, Qiu-Yan Gou, Na Tao 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123247. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123247
Systematic Reviews
Efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for postoperative bowel obstruction after abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rui-Yun Lu, Xue-Le Liu, Mao-Sheng Tian, Wei Li, Ji-Hua Gao, Dan-Dan Su 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):121942. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121942
Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of pelvic floor peritoneal reconstruction after laparoscopic resection of middle and low rectal cancer: A meta-analysis
Xiang Zhang, Xiao-Rong Chen, Yu-Jun Zhu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123122. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123122
Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy vs chemotherapy after R0 D2 gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Han-Hao Lu, Jian-Hua Xie, Xiao-Rong Li 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):124385. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.124385
Case Report
Conservative management of a delayed esophagomediastinal fistula after endoscopic submucosal dissection: A case report
Wen-Juan Ding, Han-Zhang Tang, Xiang-Rong Zhou, Wei-Hui Liu, Guang-Re Xu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):122861. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122861
Multidisciplinary management of postoperative duodenal perforation using multiple drainage and stenting: A case report and review of literature
Liang-Bo Dong, Meng-Wei Wu, Jia-Shu Han, Chen Lin, Wei-Bin Wang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123036. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123036
Laparoscopic one-stage repair of concurrent Morgagni hernia and hiatus hernia: A case report and review of literature
Ze-Lin Xia, Kai-Cheng Luo, Jie Tang, Liang Sun 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123093. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123093
Aggressive pediatric solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas presented as acute abdomen: A case report and review of literature
Xiao-Yang Zhou, Tong Chen, Juan Liang, Jin-Quan Yue, Li-li Wu, Hui-Meng Li, Zhi-Heng Liu, Cheng-Jiang Peng, Gong-Wu Liu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123199. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123199
Isolated congenital asplenia with cryptogenic liver fibrosis and a novel SON variant: A case report
Yan-Yan Zhang, Yu-Chong Zhao, Li-Ping Chen, Hui-Ling Yu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123604. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123604
Debulking surgery for non-radically resectable intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct: Three case reports and literature review
Yan-Liang Yang, Tie-Quan Zhang, Wen-Jin Le, Lin Zhou, Hong Cheng, Yuan-Jun Li, Kai-Ming Zhang, Zi-Chen Yang, Tao Peng, Hao-Feng Lu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123695. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123695
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy combined with electrohydraulic lithotripsy for stump appendicitis with abscess and fecalith: A case report
Qian-Long Li, Biao Jiang, Tian-Yu Liu, Ting Qin 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):123880. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123880
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: From hemostasis to healing – rethinking the therapeutic paradigm for chronic radiation proctitis
Sai-Han Zhang, Yu-Bo Wang, Bing Chang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(10):125545. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.125545
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