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Contents Volume 18 Issue 3 March 27, 2026

Editorial

Integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern surgery: A comprehensive approach to complex anal fistula

Jia Wei, Ming-Chen Zhang, Yi-Hong Shen, Yan Jiao, Ya-Hui Liu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114917. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114917

Abstract (61) | Core Tip (40) | Full Article (HTML) (228) | Figures (1-1) (32) | Tables (1-1) (27) | Full Article (PDF)-1113K (34) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1400K (19) | Full Article (XML)-95K (14) | Audio-487K (22) | Peer-Review Report-225K (16) | Answering Reviewers-73K (17) | Received: 10/01/2025 | Revised: 11/01/2025 | Accepted: 12/08/2025 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1169) | Similar Articles (66) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Review

Which lymph node dissection should be performed in advanced distal gastric cancer? A critical assessment of D2 lymphadenectomy

Valerio Papa, Giada Bracalente, Gaia Altieri, Edoardo Piras, Giuseppe Tropeano, Maria Cariati, Filomena Misuriello, Maria Michela Chiarello, Giuseppe Brisinda

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114895. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114895

Abstract (41) | Core Tip (33) | Full Article (HTML) (225) | Figures (1-3) (34) | Tables (1-3) (37) | Full Article (PDF)-4259K (42) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-4523K (99) | Full Article (XML)-249K (14) | Audio-546K (3) | Peer-Review Report-195K (16) | Answering Reviewers-160K (17) | Received: 09/30/2025 | Revised: 12/28/2025 | Accepted: 01/21/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (815) | Similar Articles (1287) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (5) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Liver transplant and autoimmune liver diseases: An up-to-date review

João P C Freire, Caio F Lopes, Pedro H M Lima, Lucas D Feliciano, Fabrício F de Melo

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114915. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114915

Abstract (43) | Core Tip (32) | Full Article (HTML) (144) | Figures (1-1) (29) | Tables (1-4) (38) | Full Article (PDF)-742K (23) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1029K (10) | Full Article (XML)-230K (13) | Audio-83K (2) | Peer-Review Report-268K (14) | Answering Reviewers-71K (19) | Received: 10/01/2025 | Revised: 11/26/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (562) | Similar Articles (4) | Timeline of Article Publication (2) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Minireviews

Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting after cholecystectomy: Mechanistic insights and clinical evidence

Yan Jiao, Hao-Xue Zhang, Yu Shan

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115158. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115158

Abstract (49) | Core Tip (36) | Full Article (HTML) (161) | Figures (1-1) (33) | Tables (1-1) (32) | Full Article (PDF)-1263K (99) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1551K (16) | Full Article (XML)-112K (13) | Audio-819K (3) | Peer-Review Report-276K (15) | Answering Reviewers-224K (16) | Received: 10/09/2025 | Revised: 12/05/2025 | Accepted: 01/08/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1122) | Similar Articles (56) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Retrospective Cohort Study

Evaluation of the recovery speed and safety of fastest recovery after surgery vs enhanced recovery after surgery in patients undergoing gastrointestinal tumor surgery

De-Hua Zhou, Rui Li, Ding-Tao Xu, Shu Zhang, Nan Zhang, Yi-Ping Ni, Han-Rong Liu, Zhuo Chen, Zhen-Xing Huang, Cheng Chang, Zhi-Hao Shi, Yu-Xiang Xie, Shao-Hua Zhang, Ru-Hong Shi, Ting-Ting Ge, Hui-Ming Zhou, Min-Jun Zhou, Qi-Zhi Liu, Xiao-Huang Tu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114661. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114661

Abstract (37) | Core Tip (29) | Full Article (HTML) (98) | Figures (1-1) (33) | Tables (1-5) (36) | Full Article (PDF)-599K (20) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-887K (133) | Full Article (XML)-100K (12) | Audio-1073K (3) | Peer-Review Report-215K (10) | Answering Reviewers-142K (23) | Received: 09/25/2025 | Revised: 11/19/2025 | Accepted: 01/16/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1183) | Similar Articles (41) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Impact of prior abdominal surgery on post-polypectomy complications following endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection

Qin-Fang Wu, Zhi-Quan Huang, Zhi-Hong Yu, Jiang-Tao Li, Lan Huang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114720. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114720

Abstract (39) | Core Tip (37) | Full Article (HTML) (89) | Figures (1-2) (31) | Tables (1-6) (32) | Full Article (PDF)-775K (17) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1045K (12) | Full Article (XML)-88K (11) | Audio-288K (3) | Peer-Review Report-190K (16) | Answering Reviewers-147K (11) | Received: 10/31/2025 | Revised: 11/30/2025 | Accepted: 01/14/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (906) | Similar Articles (283) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Risk factors and nomogram prediction of postoperative incisional hernia following liver transplantation: A retrospective cohort study

Si-Yuan Liu, Xin-Yue Xie, Kun-Ning Zhang, Yong-Qiang Ma, Abdisamat Ababakri, Hai-Zhou Hao, Li Zhang, Qing-Jun Guo, Xing-Hui Yu, Yan Xie, Wen-Tao Jiang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115191. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115191

Abstract (46) | Core Tip (30) | Full Article (HTML) (108) | Figures (1-3) (30) | Tables (1-2) (29) | Full Article (PDF)-1272K (16) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1558K (11) | Full Article (XML)-92K (16) | Audio-463K (8) | Peer-Review Report-242K (11) | Answering Reviewers-58K (13) | Received: 10/10/2025 | Revised: 11/13/2025 | Accepted: 01/15/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1334) | Similar Articles (844) | Timeline of Article Publication (2) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Correlation between the initiation of early enteral nutrition and anastomotic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Bei Yan, Li-Qun Zhang, Yi-Qing Shen

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115621. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115621

Abstract (38) | Core Tip (29) | Full Article (HTML) (91) | Figures (1-1) (26) | Tables (1-5) (28) | Full Article (PDF)-499K (23) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-770K (132) | Full Article (XML)-96K (12) | Audio-1434K (2) | Peer-Review Report-225K (17) | Answering Reviewers-221K (10) | Received: 11/21/2025 | Revised: 12/25/2025 | Accepted: 01/22/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (918) | Similar Articles (84) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Incidence and predictors of gallstone disease after bariatric surgery in a Thai population

Kamthorn Yolsuriyanwong, Sireetorn Jubprang, Nichakan Winiyakul, Siripong Cheewatanakornkul, Piyanun Wangkulangkul, Darawan Promchan

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116602. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116602

Abstract (55) | Core Tip (39) | Full Article (HTML) (133) | Tables (1-3) (28) | Full Article (PDF)-509K (30) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-775K (68) | Full Article (XML)-96K (12) | Audio-137K (4) | Peer-Review Report-220K (15) | Answering Reviewers-68K (10) | Received: 11/14/2025 | Revised: 12/06/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1227) | Similar Articles (122) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Retrospective Study

Predictive value of serum biochemical indicators combined with imaging scores for prognosis of traumatic liver rupture

Hang Yin, Yong Liu, Jia-Tong Chen, Zhuang Li, Yue Pan, Feng Zhu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):113773. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.113773

Abstract (33) | Core Tip (31) | Full Article (HTML) (117) | Figures (1-4) (28) | Tables (1-7) (28) | Full Article (PDF)-1146K (22) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1431K (12) | Full Article (XML)-138K (14) | Audio-271K (3) | Peer-Review Report-225K (13) | Answering Reviewers-49K (11) | Received: 10/17/2025 | Revised: 11/23/2025 | Accepted: 01/09/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (814) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Adjuvant irinotecan-apatinib therapy for recurrent/metastatic gastric cancer after surgery: A real-world evaluation

Jun-Feng Shi, Hui Xu, Jin-Feng Gao, Jian-Bin Wu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114569. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114569

Abstract (58) | Core Tip (35) | Full Article (HTML) (100) | Figures (1-2) (40) | Tables (1-5) (32) | Full Article (PDF)-539K (18) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-824K (12) | Full Article (XML)-98K (16) | Audio-2092K (7) | Peer-Review Report-225K (15) | Answering Reviewers-86K (12) | Received: 11/18/2025 | Revised: 12/22/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (764) | Similar Articles (23) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Application of Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle based on software, hardware, environment, liveware model in preventing infection after endoscopic mucosal resection

Wen Li, Chun Liu, Hai-Yan Zhang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114647. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114647

Abstract (45) | Core Tip (38) | Full Article (HTML) (116) | Tables (1-4) (30) | Full Article (PDF)-428K (25) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-714K (20) | Full Article (XML)-86K (16) | Audio-552K (3) | Peer-Review Report-252K (16) | Answering Reviewers-191K (11) | Received: 10/31/2025 | Revised: 12/05/2025 | Accepted: 01/16/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (971) | Similar Articles (47) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Developing a standardized safety handover system for post-anesthesia patients in gastrointestinal surgery: Construction and validation

Jia Hu, Wei-Wei Yang, Wen Qin, Tian-Tian Ren, Ming-Xiang Zhang, Qin Zhu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115349. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115349

Abstract (40) | Core Tip (31) | Full Article (HTML) (96) | Figures (1-1) (31) | Tables (1-7) (34) | Full Article (PDF)-670K (26) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-956K (13) | Full Article (XML)-94K (14) | Audio-329K (3) | Peer-Review Report-190K (13) | Answering Reviewers-246K (14) | Received: 11/07/2025 | Revised: 12/08/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (733) | Similar Articles (37) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Modified natural orifice specimen extraction type IV surgery for rectosigmoid cancer: A retrospective clinical study

Yi-Bo Li, Chang Zhu, Li-Gang Xia, Xiao Sun, Ke-Li Zhong, Yang Li

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115484. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115484

Abstract (35) | Core Tip (60) | Full Article (HTML) (104) | Figures (1-2) (29) | Tables (1-6) (27) | Full Article (PDF)-3399K (24) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-3670K (11) | Full Article (XML)-84K (14) | Audio-820K (3) | Peer-Review Report-226K (12) | Answering Reviewers-103K (14) | Received: 10/23/2025 | Revised: 12/24/2025 | Accepted: 01/20/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (931) | Similar Articles (1) | Timeline of Article Publication (4) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Traditional Chinese and Western multidisciplinary team approach for gut microbiome recovery postintestinal stoma closure

Qian Zhou, Jian-Duo Xu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115767. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115767

Abstract (43) | Core Tip (36) | Full Article (HTML) (98) | Figures (1-4) (30) | Tables (1-6) (32) | Full Article (PDF)-570K (58) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-855K (118) | Full Article (XML)-84K (19) | Audio-309K (2) | Peer-Review Report-224K (14) | Answering Reviewers-190K (28) | Received: 10/24/2025 | Revised: 11/26/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (970) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Application of T-tube stent external drainage for the prevention of postoperative biliary stricture during choledochojejunostomy

Na Liu, Ming Zhang, Yan Guo, Jie Bian, Xing-Kai Meng, Jun Li

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115888. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115888

Abstract (33) | Core Tip (32) | Full Article (HTML) (108) | Figures (1-1) (33) | Tables (1-4) (29) | Full Article (PDF)-922K (18) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1207K (11) | Full Article (XML)-69K (14) | Audio-2213K (2) | Peer-Review Report-476K (11) | Answering Reviewers-150K (11) | Received: 10/27/2025 | Revised: 11/27/2025 | Accepted: 01/21/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (789) | Similar Articles (13) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Prognostic value of a nomogram model for pancreatic cancer incorporating the systemic immune-inflammation and prognostic nutritional indices

Jie Tang, Shi-Lin Ding, Ying Wu, Ya-Ping Wu, Xiao-Bing Yuan, Peng-Fei Wu, De-Sheng Sha

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115906. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115906

Abstract (56) | Core Tip (36) | Full Article (HTML) (104) | Figures (1-7) (31) | Tables (1-2) (34) | Full Article (PDF)-1265K (29) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1553K (89) | Full Article (XML)-107K (17) | Audio-1982K (5) | Peer-Review Report-311K (17) | Answering Reviewers-135K (13) | Received: 10/28/2025 | Revised: 12/01/2025 | Accepted: 01/14/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (960) | Similar Articles (87) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Retrospective analysis cognitive function changes in elderly depressive patients after gastrointestinal tumor surgery and exploration of cholinergic mechanism

Wen Li, Zhen-Yu Ye, Jian-Qin Zhao

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115910. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115910

Abstract (40) | Core Tip (29) | Full Article (HTML) (88) | Figures (1-1) (31) | Tables (1-4) (35) | Full Article (PDF)-523K (23) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-795K (30) | Full Article (XML)-98K (9) | Audio-547K (3) | Peer-Review Report-225K (10) | Answering Reviewers-90K (13) | Received: 11/28/2025 | Revised: 12/26/2025 | Accepted: 01/08/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (788) | Similar Articles (3) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Influence of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on first exhaust time after laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer

Xiu-Lian Zhang, Qing-Qi Hong, You-Qing Huang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116149. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116149

Abstract (65) | Core Tip (36) | Full Article (HTML) (100) | Figures (1-1) (31) | Tables (1-6) (40) | Full Article (PDF)-545K (24) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-830K (10) | Full Article (XML)-121K (13) | Audio-299K (4) | Peer-Review Report-191K (13) | Answering Reviewers-87K (11) | Received: 11/18/2025 | Revised: 12/10/2025 | Accepted: 01/23/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (917) | Similar Articles (1180) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Efficacy of sodium zirconium phosphate alginate dressings for peristomal dermatitis after gastrointestinal surgery: A retrospective study

Ting-Ting Du, Jia-Huan He

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116203. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116203

Abstract (37) | Core Tip (33) | Full Article (HTML) (87) | Tables (1-6) (30) | Full Article (PDF)-414K (31) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-700K (12) | Full Article (XML)-81K (17) | Audio-296K (2) | Peer-Review Report-149K (11) | Answering Reviewers-235K (16) | Received: 11/14/2025 | Revised: 12/13/2025 | Accepted: 01/22/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (709) | Similar Articles (37) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Value of color Doppler ultrasound in preoperative typing diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Shuai Huang, Wen-Jing Hu, Zhao-Yang Liu, Jia-Yi Ma

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):117100. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.117100

Abstract (45) | Core Tip (37) | Full Article (HTML) (104) | Figures (1-1) (29) | Tables (1-5) (33) | Full Article (PDF)-774K (27) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1045K (94) | Full Article (XML)-112K (9) | Audio-141K (2) | Peer-Review Report-225K (26) | Answering Reviewers-62K (11) | Received: 01/09/2026 | Revised: 02/02/2026 | Accepted: 02/10/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (792) | Similar Articles (34) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Clinical Trials Study

Impact of indomethacin combined with pancreatic duct stent placement on high-risk populations of pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Kai Xu, Dong-Hai Zhou, Jing-Shan Liu, Jian Feng

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115383. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115383

Abstract (40) | Core Tip (35) | Full Article (HTML) (77) | Tables (1-5) (28) | Full Article (PDF)-468K (66) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-754K (15) | Full Article (XML)-116K (17) | Audio-1537K (2) | Peer-Review Report-226K (14) | Answering Reviewers-64K (12) | Received: 10/24/2025 | Revised: 11/28/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (821) | Similar Articles (178) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Observational Study

Dietary and nutritional correlates of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A comprehensive island-wide study in Sri Lanka

Nilanka Wickramasinghe, Ahthavann Thuraisingham, Achini Jayalath, Dharmabandu Nandadeva Samarasekera, Etsuro Yazaki, Ranil Jayawardena, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):113687. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.113687

Abstract (36) | Core Tip (38) | Full Article (HTML) (118) | Tables (1-6) (26) | Full Article (PDF)-485K (268) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-772K (15) | Full Article (XML)-155K (14) | Audio-379K (4) | Peer-Review Report-242K (15) | Answering Reviewers-158K (17) | Received: 08/31/2025 | Revised: 10/25/2025 | Accepted: 01/20/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1113) | Similar Articles (168) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Authors Evaluation (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Ecological momentary assessment combined with aromatherapy on postoperative depression in elderly patients with colostomy

Li-Ping Wang, Jing Ye, Xiao-Wei He, Mei-Rong Shi, Gui-Lan Cheng

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115394. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115394

Abstract (51) | Core Tip (29) | Full Article (HTML) (66) | Tables (1-6) (33) | Full Article (PDF)-428K (13) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-715K (103) | Full Article (XML)-80K (13) | Audio-341K (2) | Peer-Review Report-190K (13) | Answering Reviewers-56K (11) | Received: 11/07/2025 | Revised: 12/12/2025 | Accepted: 01/09/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (808) | Similar Articles (4) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Prospective Study

Efficacy of early enteral nutrition in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: A prospective cohort study

Mei-Lan Jiang, Jian-Ping Bao, Si-Cong Jiang, Fang-Gen Xu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115972. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115972

Abstract (71) | Core Tip (31) | Full Article (HTML) (115) | Figures (1-3) (33) | Tables (1-6) (29) | Full Article (PDF)-888K (36) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1173K (12) | Full Article (XML)-130K (12) | Audio-234K (4) | Peer-Review Report-224K (14) | Answering Reviewers-200K (11) | Received: 12/02/2025 | Revised: 01/01/2026 | Accepted: 01/19/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (1096) | Similar Articles (73) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Development of an early mobilization protocol for patients following hepatectomy and its effect on rehabilitation outcomes

Yi-Ming Xing, Li-Qun Zhang, Min-Xia Wei, Yi-Qing Shen, Ling-Ling Luan

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):114683. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.114683

Abstract (36) | Core Tip (33) | Full Article (HTML) (107) | Figures (1-2) (29) | Tables (1-6) (27) | Full Article (PDF)-1169K (25) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1455K (14) | Full Article (XML)-103K (18) | Audio-286K (6) | Peer-Review Report-225K (14) | Answering Reviewers-278K (14) | Received: 10/28/2025 | Revised: 11/29/2025 | Accepted: 01/12/2026 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (901) | Similar Articles (97) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Impact of early postoperative pain management strategies on complication rates in infants with biliary atresia after Kasai portoenterostomy

Zhi-Jun Yan, Xiao-Hua Guo, Zi-Xia Huang, Jie Huang, Wen-Jie Liu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115497. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115497

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Auricular acupressure for postoperative pain and recovery in patients with anal fistula and abscess

Li-Na Wang, Bing-Xin Shi, Man-Jun Liu, Yan-Yan Wang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116214. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116214

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Crohn’s disease-related perianal fistula: A clinic research

Wei-Feng Zhang, Wen-Ting Fan, Wei-Wei Gao, Zheng Wu, Ran-Ran Liu, Cheng-Wei Ruan

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):117693. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.117693

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Basic Study

Dachengqitang mitigates endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-induced pancreatitis

Lei Zheng, Jin Wang, Mao-Qi Xu, Wen Jiang, Long Qian, Yu Ge, Mao-Kun Feng, Yi-Mei Zhu, Meng-Jun Wang, Sha-Sha Sun, Chang-Kuo Liu, Xiao-Ming Wang, Chao Zhang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):112405. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.112405

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Sutured rectal lift for obstructed defecation: Mesh-free sphincter-preserving transanal technique for Oxford grade II-III prolapse

Claudio Eduardo Pagano, Sonia Sarnari, Umberto Favetta, Roberto Picheo, Fabrizio Gambarini, Angelo Guttadauro, Michele Schiano di Visconte

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116575. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116575

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Meta-Analysis

Impact of chronic proliferative cholangitis on stone recurrence and biliary strictures after intrahepatic stone treatment: A meta-analysis

Tauqeer Muhammad, Ting-Ting He, Zhu-Ying Lin, Jia-Lin Shi, Tian-Gui Zhang, Yao Yang, Xiao-Lei Yang, Hashim Nazir Chattha, Jiang Li

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116913. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116913

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Case Report

Splenic tuberculous mass following anti-tuberculosis therapy was misdiagnosed as a splenic tumor: A case report

Zhuo-Kai Li, Kun Zhang, Heng-Li Zhang, Xin-Liang Lv, Jing-Qiang Guo, Wei Tan

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115137. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115137

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Pleomorphic gastric leiomyosarcoma with retroperitoneal extension and hepatic metastasis: A case report

Kun Huang, Wen Wang, Mei-Ling Xu, Yun-Shen He, Jiang-Ying Zhao, Xiao-Feng Hu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115216. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115216

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MUC16 indicates poor prognosis in coexistent pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and serous cystadenoma: A case report and review of literature

Ya-Tong Li, Yu-Pei Zhang, Qing-Di Fang, Huan-Wen Wu, Yu Xiao, Wen-Ming Wu, Hua-Dan Xue, Zheng-Yu Jin, Zhi-Wei Wang

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):115320. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115320

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Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: Gut-vascular barrier dysfunction in intestinal obstruction: The role of vagal suppression and heart rate variability

Meng-Qing Dong, Jiong Wu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116006. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116006

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Letter to the Editor: Toward immune-adaptive anesthesia: Rethinking dexmedetomidine beyond sedation in gastrointestinal cancer surgery

Chu-Chu Hu, Ning Li, Bo-Yi Wang, Yong-Wei Yu, Wei Yu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):116619. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116619

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Retraction Note

Retraction note to: Clinicopathologic features of allied disorders of Hirschsprung disease and status update

Miao Lu

World J Gastrointest Surg 18(3):117892. Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.117892

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