We have reviewed the bibliographic information and the published manuscript, and we confirm that they are accurate. We are satisfied with the credibility, transparency, and publication quality of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. The peer-review process was fair, objective, and constructive. The reviewers’ comments helped improve the clarity and overall quality of our manuscript, and the editorial communication was timely and professional. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the editors, reviewers, and production team. The entire publication process was well organized and professionally handled. We are pleased with the final published version of our manuscript and grateful for the opportunity to publish our work in the journal.