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World Journal of Surgery
Published by Wiley (John Wiley & Sons).
ISSN 0364-2313 / 1432-2323 / 1076-1551 / 1431-0651
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World Journal of Surgery publishes peer-reviewed research. Manuscripts pass a technical check and a scope check by the handling editor before going to independent reviewers.
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Preoperative Frailty as a Predictor of Quality of Life Outcomes Following Cytoreductive Surgery
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70638 Zirong Bai, Laura Barker, Rihan Shahab, Cherry Koh, Michael Solomon, Kate Alexander, Sascha Karunaratne, Nabila Ansari, Leani Souza Maximo Pereira, Ana Paula Drummond Lage, Daniel Steffens · 2026
Prognostic Significance of Serum Tumor Markers According to the Timing of Recurrence After Curative Esophagectomy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70642 Akihito Mizukami, Suguru Maruyama, Katsutoshi Shoda, Yoshihiko Kawaguchi, Yuto Saegusa, Taishu Oka, Takaomi Ozawa, Hiroto Tanaka, Ryo Saito, Wataru Izumo, Koichi Takiguchi, Kensuke Shiraishi, Shinji Furuya, Hidetake Amemiya, Daisuke Ichikawa · 2026
The Effectiveness of Prehabilitation on Surgical Outcomes in Pancreatic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70639 Lyrics M. Noba, Robyn J. Stiger, Sanjay Pandanaboyana, Christopher J. Gaffney, Lawrence D. Hayes, Michael P. W. Grocott, Ajith K. Siriwardena · 2026
Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Versus Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Detecting Diaphragmatic Injury in Left Thoracoabdominal Penetrating Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70645 Mozamil Mohamed, Shumani Makhadi, Maeyane S. Moeng · 2026
Optimal Resources for Children's Surgery 2: Updates on Training and Education Recommendations
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70628 Cathrine Nixon, Sarah B. Cairo, Emmanuel A. Ameh, Kokila Lakhoo, Mohamed Sameh Shalaby · 2026
Surgical Versus Conservative Management for Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70636 Jinai Zhou, Nop Khongthon, Phanu Prasankittirach, Yaqin Pang, Phichayut Phinyo, Jiraporn Khorana · 2026
Author Response: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Roux‐en‐Y Gastric Bypass: An 8‐Year Prospective Cohort Study
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70644 Daniel Navarini, Carlos Augusto Scussel Madalosso, Fernando Fornari, Alexandre Pereira Tognon, Richard Ricachenevsky Gurski · 2026
Best Practices for Designing Effective Procedural Skills Training in Resource‐Constrained Settings: SELF Series Article 3
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70627 Peter Weinstock, Kara L. Neil, Wenmiao Shu, Advait Gandhe, Vikas Karade, Eric O'Flynn, Emilio Velis, Robert Ssekitoleko, Natnael Shimelash, Christopher W. Reynolds · 2026
Authors' Response: Prehabilitation and Postoperative Outcomes in Major Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using MarketScan Claims Data
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70549 Meher Angez, Zayed Rashid, Odysseas P. Chatzipanagiotou, Areesh Mevawalla, Elemosho Abdulaziz, Qaidar Alizai, Timothy M. Pawlik · 2026
Comment on “Prehabilitation and Postoperative Outcomes in Major Surgery”: Clarifying Readmission Estimates and Classification of Prehabilitation Exposure
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70548 Shilin Hao, Fengli Gao · 2026
Self‐Administered Skills Assessment Using Simulation Modules for Procedural Competency: SELF Series Article 4
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70634 JoAnna L. Hunter‐Squires, Habila Umaru, Jacqueline Yao, Michelle N. Joseph, Eric O'Flynn · 2026
Where to Begin? Prioritizing Procedures for Surgical Skills Training Development: SELF Series Article 2
DOI 10.1002/wjs.70625 Amelia Levi, David R. Jeffcoach, Nobhojit Roy, Juan Carlos Puyana, Eric O'Flynn, Abebe Bekele · 2026
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