World Journal of Surgery

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The Third Delay in General Surgical Care in a Regional Referral Hospital in Soroti, Uganda	314
The History of the National Clinicians Scholars Program and Surgery: A New Inlet to the Surgical Workforce Pipeline of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	168
Letter to the Editor‐ Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID‐19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study	79
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr. Sherry Wren of the USA as a New Associate Editor	64
Towards Better Breast Cancer Outcomes for Indigenous Populations in High‐Income Countries with Highly Developed Health Systems	56
Assessment of Intraparenchymal Injection of 1% Patent Blue Dye in the Upper Outer Quadrant of the Breast to Identify Sentinel Lymph Node in Early Retro‐Areolar Breast Cancer in Women: A Tertiary Centr	53
The dorsal approach to the middle hepatic vein from the hilar plate in laparoscopic hemihepatectomy (with video)	51
Impact of Topical Epinephrine with Xylocaine on Drainage After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Trial	45
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr. Christine Laronga to the Editorial Board	43
Assessing the Impact of Primary Tumour Location on Survival After Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Propensity Weighted Retrospective Cohort Study	41
Surgical Maneuver and Tactics of Using the Inferior Phrenic Vein as a Landmark in Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Left Adrenalectomy	41
A Bayesian Network Prediction Model for Microvascular Invasion in Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Multi‐institutional Study	32
Correction to “predictive risk model of recurrence of acute diverticulitis after the first episode”	31
Reaffirming the Role of Global Surgery in Achieving Agenda 2030—How the Innovative Learning Platform, SURGhub can Offer a Pathway to Success	30
Invited Commentary: Management of Low Colorectal/Coloanal Anastomotic Leak: Results of a French National Inter‐Groups Practice Survey	29
Medical Students from Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Backgrounds are Less Likely to Match into Surgery	29
Incidence, Treatment and Outcome of Patients with Retroperitoneal Soft‐Tissue Sarcoma in Switzerland 2005–2015: A Population‐Based Analysis	29
One‐Year Outcomes Following Emergency Laparotomy: A Systematic Review	29
Completion pancreatectomy during pancreatoduodenectomy: A lifesaving solution in high‐risk patients	28
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Wound Classification is Prognostic of 30‐Day Readmission Following Surgery	26
Advanced‐Stage Melanoma at Presentation Following the Peak of the Pandemic: A COVID‐19 Cancer Canary in a Coal Mine	25
The Challenges Experienced By Female Surgeons in Africa: A Systematic Review	24
Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress (E‐PASS) Predicts Postoperative Major Complications After Hepato‐Pancreato Biliary Surgery in the Elderly	22
Survival Impacts of Impaired Lung Functions and Comorbidities on Elderly Esophageal Cancer Patients	22
Clinical Utility and Characteristics of the LARS Score Compared to the CCIS	21

A Cohort Study of the Surgical Risks and Prediction of Complications in Surgical Tracheostomies	21
Risk of venous thromboembolic complications in pregnant trauma patients: A matched cohort study	21
Postoperative Hypoalbuminemia as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury After Open Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	21
In hospital outcomes of autologous and implant‐based breast reconstruction in patients with diabetes mellitus: A population‐based study of 2015–2020 national inpatient sample	20
The Impact of Age in the Treatment of Non‐comorbid Patients with Rectal Cancer: Survival Outcomes from the National Cancer Database	20
Authors’ Reply: Are LMICs Achieving the Lancet Commission Global Benchmark for Surgical Volumes? A Systematic Review	20
Irrigation with fibrinolytic agents versus saline for percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscesses: A meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized trials	20
Comparing gastrointestinal stromal tumor outcomes between geriatric and non‐geriatric patients: A population‐based analysis	20
Small Bites Versus Large Bites for Closure of Midline Abdominal Incisions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis With Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	20
Surgical management of metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma	19
Pheochromocytoma: A Story of Broken Hearts	19
Letter to the Editor: Can Checklists Solve Our Ward Round Woes? A Systematic Review	19
Successful Introduction of a New Pediatric Endoscopic Procedure in Nepal by Simulation‐Based Training Using a Disease‐Specific Simulator	19
Delayed Liver Function Recovery After Right Hepatectomy for Metastatic Liver Tumors: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Prognosis	19
Surgical Anatomy of Transversus Abdominis Muscle for Transversus Abdominis Release: A CT‐Based Study in Three Patient Groups	18
Impact of the Prolonged Intermittent Pringle Maneuver on Post‐Hepatectomy Liver Failure: Comparison of Open and Laparoscopic Approaches	18
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Breast: A Systematic Review of Clinicopathologic, Immunohistochemical, and Molecular Features	17
Erector spinae plane block versus quadratus lumborum block for abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	17
Impact of Mode of Arrival to Hospital on Early Mortality in Adults With Penetrating Trauma: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis, and Narrative Synthesis	17
Clinical Practices Following Train‐The‐Trainer Trauma Course Completion in Uganda: A Parallel‐Convergent Mixed‐Methods Study	17
Geographical Inequalities in Access to Bellwether Procedures in Brazil	16
Same Day Discharge for Heller Myotomy: Setting Realistic Patient Expectations Is Key	16
No Doppler Single Position‐Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator Flap (NDSP‐LICAP): a Safe and Versatile Flap for Breast Oncoplasty in Resource‐Limited Setting	16
Hand‐Assisted Versus Pure Minimally‐Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy: Is There a Downside to Lending a Hand?	16
Artificial Intelligence‐Derived Intramuscular Adipose Tissue Assessment Predicts Perineal Wound Complications Following Abdominoperineal Resection	16
The World Journal of Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr I Ethem Gecim to Our Editorial Board	16
Unveiling patterns in pediatric appendectomy: A comparative study on healthcare resource capacity and surgical decisions in Brazil	16
Comment on: Magnetic single‐anastomosis side‐to‐side duodeno‐ileostomy for revision of sleeve gastrectomy in adults with severe obesity: 1‐year outcomes	16
The Role for Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing in Low‐to‐Middle‐Income Countries: A 16‐Year Experience at a Johannesburg Trauma Unit	16
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A machine learning approach for predicting textbook outcome after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy	16
Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Does Not Worsen Early Surgical Outcomes in Papillary Thyroid Cancer	16
Hospital Acquired Infections in Surgical Patients: Impact of COVID‐19‐Related Infection Prevention Measures	16
Surgical outcomes and healthcare expenditures among patients with dementia undergoing major surgery	16
Impact of autofluorescence‐guided surgery of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy in experienced surgeons: A randomized clinical trial	16
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Bimodal, But Not the Same: Persistent Late Peaks in Trauma Mortality	15
Preoperative Anxiety is Associated With Postoperative Complications in Vascular Surgery: A Cross‐Sectional Study	15
Reoperation for Recurrence After Groin Hernia Repair in Adolescents: A Nationwide Register‐Based Cohort Study	15
Evaluating the Impact of Multi‐Institutional Care in Early‐Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis	15
The diameter of cutaneous melanoma serves as a prognostic indicator for survival among acral‐melanoma predominant East Asian patients	15
Defining Feasibility as a Criterion for Essential Surgery: A Qualitative Study with Global Children's Surgery Experts	15
Pancreaticoduodenectomy After Liver Transplantation: A Single‐Center Experience	15
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Predicts Myocardial Infarction and Mortality After Vascular Surgery–A Prospective Cohort Study	14
Early Postoperative Results after Thymectomy for Thymic Cancer: A Single‐Institution Experience	14
Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Laparoscopic Holmium laser Lithotripsy and Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration for Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	14
Enhancing Pediatric Trauma Survival Prediction: Integrating ICISS and Glasgow Coma Scale for Greater Accuracy	14
Faith in Things Unseen	14
Generation of Cross‐Specialty Consensus Statements on Soft Tissue Management via a Modified Delphi Method	14
Nationwide Analysis of Failure to Rescue After Liver Transplantation	13

The Angers CT Score is a Risk Factor for the Failure of the Conservative Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Prospective Observational Multicentric Study	13
Letter to the Editor: Kidney Transplantation and Obesity are There Any Differences in Outcomes?	13
Financial Barriers to Surgical Conferences: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of Registration Fees	13
Immunohistochemical inflammation in histologically normal gallbladders containing gallstones	13
A T2 Translational Science Modified Delphi Study: The Ethical Triage and Treatment of Entrapped and Mangled Extremities in Resource‐Scarce Environments	13
Prognostic significance of socioeconomic deprivation in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: A retrospective cohort study. A Letter to the Editor	13
We asked the experts: Normalize challenges, build community, and develop mentorship: A guide for proactive institutional support for child rearing during surgical training	13
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage in colonic procedures within an ERAS‐protocol. A retrospective cohort study from the Swedish part of the international ERAS‐database	13
Axillary Lymph Node Yield and Nodal Burden in Breast Cancer: Experience From a Large Cancer Center in Sub‐Saharan Africa	13
Issue Information	13
Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and the Fear of Retaliation During Surgical Residency Training: A Systematic Review	13
Augmented Reality‐Based Visual Cue for Guiding Central Catheter Insertion in Pediatric Oncologic Patients	13
Association of obesity and thyroidectomy‐specific perioperative outcomes	13
Diagnostic pathways in acute appendicitis; clinical score plus ultrasound outperform CT‐scan or upfront surgery especially in doubtful cases	12
The World Journal of Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr Kiyoshi Hasegawa to Our Editorial Board	12
Impact of Unplanned Intra‐Operative Conversions on Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy	12
Preventability of injury‐related morbidity & mortality at four hospitals in Cameroon: A systematic approach to trauma quality improvement	12
Trends and Disparities in Appendicitis‐Related Mortality Across U.S. Demographics and Regions: A 22‐Year CDC WONDER Database Study	12
The deimplementation of laboratory testing in low‐risk patients as recommended by the American society of anesthesiologists: An ACS‐NSQIP longitudinal analysis	12
Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation and Transversus Abdominus Release are not Associated with Increased Wound Morbidity Following Retromuscular Incisional Hernia Repair	12
The Disproportionate Surgical Burden Borne by Children in Regions of Armed Conflict	12
Restoration of intestinal continuity following emergency sigmoid colectomy for sigmoid volvulus: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis using coarsened	12
Comparison of two different electrosurgical devices in reduction mammoplasty: Monopolar electrocautery versus plasmakinetic cautery	12
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Predictors and Prognostic Significance of Postoperative Complications for Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma	12
Can AI Fix the Consent Form? Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Realities	12
Simultaneous Splenic Artery Ligation During Adult Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Improves Surgical Outcomes	12
Impact of the Intermittent Pringle Maneuver for Predicting Post‐hepatectomy Liver Failure: A Cohort Study of 597 Consecutive Patients	12
Random Forest Machine Learning Matches Human Expert Accuracy in Trauma Severity Scoring	12
Letter to the Editor: Are low‐ and middle‐income countries achieving the Lancet commission global benchmark for surgical volumes? A systematic review	12
Treatment of local recurrence of esophageal cancer following Ivor‐Lewis esophagectomy—Experiences of a high‐volume center	12
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Consensus Guidelines for Emergency Laparotomy Part 3: Organizational Aspects and General Considerations for Management of the Emergency Laparotomy Patie	12
Letter to the Editor: Parathyroidectomy for Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (nPHPT) is Associated with Improved Bone Mineral Density Regardless of Postoperative Parathyroid Hormone Levels	12
Correction to: Influence of Probiotics Administration Before Liver Resection in Patients with Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial	12
MRI‐Based Assessment of Margin Status Determinants, Preoperative Predictors, and Prognostic Outcomes in Breast‐Conserving Surgery Following Neoadjuvant Therapy	12
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prediction Model of Parastomal Hernia After Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer	12
The Primary Victims of War—A Commentary on: “The Disproportionate Surgical Burden Borne by Children in Regions of Armed Conflict”	12
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) Society abdominal and thoracic surgery recommendations: A systematic review and comparison of guidelines for perioperative and pharmacotherapy core i	11
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The Best Stoma in an Emergency	11
Associations Between Preoperative Risk, Postoperative Complications, and 30‐Day Mortality	11
The Effect of Topical Agents on the Tensile Strength of Absorbable and Non‐absorbable Suture Materials—An in Vitro Study	11
Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy according to the trimester of pregnancy: A nationwide observational study	11
Letter to the Editor: Intra‐Abdominal Hemorrhage Control: The Need for Routine Four‐Quadrant Packing Explored	11
PTH Spikes During Surgical Treatment for Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: A Prospective Observational Study	11
Letter to the Editor: The influence of socioeconomic status on management and outcomes in major trauma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
Axial Convex‐Shaped Hematoma was Associated with Poor Curative Effect of Surgical Treatment for Traumatic Posterior Fossa Epidural Hematoma in Children	11
Invited commentary: Lymph node yield independently predicts local recurrence in papillary thyroid cancer	11
Supporting Safe Surgery with Simple, Low‐Cost Solutions	11
Contribution of Salvaged Blood Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Living Donor Liver Transplantation	11
Bridging the Gap in Prehospital Fracture Management: Integrating Traditional and Modern Approaches in LMICs	11
Incidence, Impact, and Healthcare‐Seeking Behavior for Extremity Fractures in Resource‐Limited Settings: A Household Survey in Rural Tanzania	11
Survival Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients With Metastatic Bone Disease	10
Prognostic factors for liver metastasis in patients with small intestinal stromal tumor: A retrospective analysis of surveillance, epidemiology, and end results	10
Prevalence of cannabis use disorder and perioperative outcomes in adult colectomy patients: A propensity score‐matched analysis	10
Correction: Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID‐19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study	10
ERAS Society Recommendations for Improving Perioperative Care in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries through Implementation of Existing Tools and Programs: An Urgent Need for the Surgical Safety Checklis	10
The Impact of KRAS Status on Long‐Term Outcomes After Thermal Ablation and Hepatic Resection for Liver‐Only Colorectal Metastases: A New Clue for Tailoring Surgical Strategy on Tumor Biology?	10
Accurate Nodal Staging in Pancreatic Cancer in the Era of Neoadjuvant Therapy	10
Overall Survival Advantage of Omentum Preservation Over Omentectomy for Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	10
Issue Information	10
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr Catherine Teh to the Editorial Board	10
Prophylactic Negative‐Pressure Wound Therapy After Laparotomy: Ongoing Discussion Following High‐Quality Systematic Review	10
Direct Aortic Versus Supra‐Aortic Arterial Cannulation During Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection	10
Pancreas after kidney transplantation, is it the time to overcome the stigma?	10
Synthetic Versus Biological Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Recommendations from Evidence‐Based Medicine	10
Hernia Repair in Cirrhotic Patients with Ascites: How Can We Improve?	10
Female patients have higher in‐hospital mortality after type A aortic dissection repair: A population study from the national inpatient sample	10
Direct Transfer to a Tertiary Care Hospital After Traumatic Injury is Associated with a Survival Benefit in a Resource‐Limited Setting	10
Right‐sided colonic diverticulitis. Short and long‐term surgical outcomes and 2‐year quality of life	10
A Novel ypTLM Staging System Based on LODDS for Gastric Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy: Multicenter and Large‐Sample Retrospective Study	10
Operative Trauma Courses: A Scoping Review to Inform the Development of a Trauma Surgery Course for Low‐Resource Settings	10
Nationwide Study on Stress Perception Among Surgical Residents	10
Letter to the Editor: Overdiagnosis of Thyroid Cancer in Middle Aged Women	9
Letter to the Editor: Refining Predictive Models for Early Extrahepatic Recurrence in Colorectal Liver Metastases: Opportunities Beyond Machine Learning	9
Development of sustainable global pediatric surgery: Pioneering solutions from Burkina Faso	9
Correction: Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation and Transversus Abdominus Release are not Associated with Increased Wound Morbidity Following Retromuscular Incisional Hernia Repair	9
How Effective is the Use of Molecular Testing in Preoperative Decision Making for Management of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules?	9
A Care Bundle to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Emergency General Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study	9
Validation of the FASILA Score for Predicting Interventions and Outcomes in Traumatic Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries: A Prospective Clinical Study	9

Retrospective analysis of transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair in emergency cases: A cohort study	9
Author's Reply: Risk Factors for Duodenal Stump Leakage in Gastric Cancer Surgery and the Preventive Effect of Duodenal Stump Reinforcement	9
Environmental Chemicals and their Association with Hyperparathyroidism	9
Invited commentary to “Clinical decision rules for appendicitis are not used by surgeons in training: A survey”	9
The Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Abdominal Trauma Patients: A Trauma Quality Improvement Program Study	9
Comparison Between Several CT‐Derived Psoas Muscle Sarcopenia Markers for Predicting Survival After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	9
Severe Dysphagia is Rare After Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation	9
Perioperative Morbidity and Mortality of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) in a Single‐Surgeon Experience on 892 Patients Over 11 Years	9
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Patients After Urgent Laparotomy: A Prospective Cohort Study	9
Letter to the Editor: Cost‐Efficacy Analysis of Use of Frozen Section Histology for Margin Assessment During Breast Conservation Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients	9
Gross morphologic features of surgical specimen in rectal cancer patients with pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A cross‐sectional study	9
Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Trauma and Intensive Care (ERATIC): Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC) Society R	9
The Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Mortality of Patients After Lower Extremity Amputation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis	9
Bariatric Surgery is Effective and Safe for Obese Patients with Compensated Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	9
Cross‐Sectional Analysis of 180,595 Lower Limb Amputations in the State of Sao Paulo Over 12 Years	9
Breast Reconstruction–Prospective Follow up on Breast Cancer Patients’ Health‐Related Quality of Life	9
Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Risk Factors, Associated Morbidity and Mortality in Trauma Patients	8
The Presence of an Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery Did Not Influence Surgical and Oncological Outcomes After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	8
The Influence of the Clinical, Therapeutic and Socio‐Personal Profile on the Quality of Life of Patients With Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1	8
Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Evaluating the Impact of Frailty	8
Safety and Feasibility of Primary Closure Following Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Treatment of Choledocholithiasis	8
Letter to Editor: A Time Trend Analysis of 5000 Robotic Thyroidectomies via Bilateral Axillo‐Breast Approach	8
Transforming care: Optimizing ERAS pathway in breast cancer surgery with latissimus dorsi flap	8
Novel Modality of Endoluminal Anastomotic Integrity Assessment with Fluoroangiography After Left‐sided Colorectal Resections	8
Long‐term outcomes following the resection of screen‐detected right‐sided colon cancer	8
Predicting disease‐specific survival in patients undergoing active surveillance for papillary thyroid carcinoma	8
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms of the Pancreas Across Races Demonstrate Disparities with Comparably Good Prognosis	8
Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis	8
Validity of the Algorithm for Liver Resection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Caudate Lobe	8
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Long‐Term Health‐Related Quality of Life Outcomes Following Thyroid Surgery for Malignant or Benign Disease: Deficits Persist in Cancer Survivors Beyond Five Years	8
Submuscular Implant‐Based Breast Reconstruction Using a Musculofascial Pocket Formed by the Pectoralis Major Muscle and the Serratus Anterior Muscle Fascia: A Novel Surgical Approach	8
The world journal of surgery is pleased to welcome Prof. Alberto F García‐Marín to our editorial board	8
Risk Factors in Elective Colon Surgery for the Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis From the Swedish Part of the International ERAS Database	8
Impact of PhD Degree Versus Non‐PhD Research Fellowship on Future Research Productivity Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons	8
Intracorporeal Vessel Ligation in Laparoscopic Right Colectomy for Cancer is Associated with Increased Lymph Node Yield	8
Invited Commentary: Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery at Primary and Secondary Hospitals in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries (LMICs): Enhanced Recovery After S	7
Outcomes of Metaplastic Breast Cancer Versus Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis	7
Authors' reply: Associations between hollow viscus injury and acute kidney injury in blunt abdominal trauma: A national trauma data bank analysis	7
Right Colectomy with Intracorporeal Anastomosis: A European Multicenter Propensity Score Matching Retrospective Study of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Procedures	7
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta is Associated with Increased Risk of Extremity Compartment Syndrome	7
Predictive risk model of recurrence of acute diverticulitis after the first episode	7
Can Targeting Sphincter Spasm Reduce Post‐Haemorrhoidectomy Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	7
Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound Predicts Surgical Margin Positivity in Patients With Breast Cancer Who Underwent Partial Mastectomy	7
Surgical outcomes of parathyroidectomy for pre‐kidney transplantation versus post‐kidney transplantation patients	7
Warzone pediatric trauma care: Lessons from civilian medical staff in Kyiv	7
Comparing Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Body Composition Changes in Metabolically Healthy and Metabolically Unhealthy Severely Obese Patients: Tehran Obesity Treatment Study (TOTS)	7
The risk analysis index demonstrates exceptional discrimination in predicting frailty's impact on neurosurgical length of stay quality metrics	7
Long‐term Cure of Primary Hyperparathyroidism After Scan‐Directed Parathyroidectomy: Outcomes From A UK Endocrine Surgery Unit	7
We Asked the Experts: Innovative Venture Investing as a Model for Strengthening Global Surgery	7
Author's Reply: Analgesia in the Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Letter to the Editor: Overall Survival in Patients with Stage IV Pan‐NET Eligible for Liver Transplantation	7
Efficacy and Safety of Non‐Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis Compared to Appendectomy: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses	7
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia	7
Developing a Structured Training and Accreditation Program for Endoscopic Nipple‐Sparing Mastectomy	7
The Role and Performance of Postoperative Imaging After Repair of a Perforated Peptic Ulcer	7
Comparison of Oncocytic and Follicular Carcinoma of the Thyroid Without Initial Distant Metastasis	7
Sarcopenia With High Subcutaneous Fat Predicts Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Development After Pylorus Preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy	7
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The role of neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio, platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio, and systemic immune inflammation index in predicting the necessity for surgery and therapeutic surgery in patients with anteri	7
Overall satisfaction following laparoscopic fundoplication for patients with atypical extraesophageal symptoms: A comparative cohort study	7
Health‐Related Quality of Life and Patient‐Centered Care: Measurement Matters	7
NELA, HELAS and Quality of Care	7
Authors' response: Outcomes of patients with an intermediate‐risk group according to the Japanese risk classification of papillary thyroid carcinoma	7
Sex differences in outcomes after revascularization for acute lower limb ischemia: Propensity score adjusted analysis	7
Impact of Preoperative Stoma Site Marking on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Colorectal Perforation: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study	7
Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials Comparing Intraumbilical Versus Periumbilical Incision in Laparoscopic Appendectomy	7
Risk factors associated with lymph node metastasis in early‐stage distal gastric cancer	7
Long‐Term Outcomes of Liver Transplant Recipients. What Do Patients Die From?	6
Outcomes of Cardiac Gunshot Injuries Presenting at an Urban Trauma Facility in Johannesburg, South Africa	6
Invited Commentary: Disparities in the Receipt of Recommended Curative Treatment for Patients with Early‐Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma	6
Authors’ Reply: Intra‐Abdominal Hemorrhage Control—the Need for Routine Four‐Quadrant Packing Explored	6
Left Renal Vein Division for Juxtarenal Aortic Exposure: Influence on Renal Function and Role of the Communicating Lumbar Vein	6
Author's Reply: Cost–Benefit Analysis of an Enhanced Recovery Program for Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Controlled Analysis	6
Conflict of interest disclosure by US cardiothoracic surgeons	6
Effect of Gastric Sleeve Migration on Weight Loss and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy	6
Does Completion Thyroid Surgery Pose a Higher Risk of Complications?	6
Comparison of Conservative Treatment and Surgery Treatment for Acute Scaphoid Fracture: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	6
Improving diagnosis of early complications (<1 week) through continuous vital sign monitoring following oncological gastrointestinal surgical procedures	6
We asked the experts: Ensuring the quality and security of surgical teleconsultation in low‐resource conflict settings	6
The World Journal of Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr David Hughes to Our Editorial Board	6
Injury Patterns and Treatment Strategies in Civilian and Military Isolated Abdominal Gunshot Wounds	6
Enhanced recovery after surgery and intestinal obstruction: A scoping review	6
Postoperative Timing of Chemoprophylaxis and Its Impact on Thromboembolism and Bleeding Following Major Abdominal Surgery: A Multicenter Cohort Study	6
Similar long‐term outcomes for venous, bovine pericardial, and polyester patches for primary carotid endarterectomy	6
The Prognostic Value of Nodal Skip Metastasis in Patients with Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	6
The World Journal of Surgery Is Pleased to Welcome Dr. Iwao Sugitani to Our Editorial Board	6
The frequency of postoperative hypoglycemia after pheochromocytoma surgery is decreasing	6
The Emergency Surgery Frailty Index (EmSFI) in Elderly Patients with Acute Appendicitis: An External Validation of Prognostic Score	6
Inspirational Women in Surgery: Professor Tahmina Banu, Bangladesh	6
Absorbable Clips Applied in Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lung Resection in Younger Children	6
Prophylactic muscle flaps in high‐risk‐for‐poor‐healing patients with prosthetic bypasses increases deep wound complications	6
The cure must not be worse than the disease	6
Predictors of Increased Fragility Index Scores in Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials: An Umbrella Review	6
Surgeon Bias in Postoperative Opioid Prescribing	6