World Journal of Surgery

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The History of the National Clinicians Scholars Program and Surgery: A New Inlet to the Surgical Workforce Pipeline of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	222
Letter to the Editor‐ Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID‐19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study	75
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr. Sherry Wren of the USA as a New Associate Editor	74
Impact of Topical Epinephrine with Xylocaine on Drainage After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Trial	64
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr. Christine Laronga to the Editorial Board	60
A Bayesian Network Prediction Model for Microvascular Invasion in Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Multi‐institutional Study	53
Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress (E‐PASS) Predicts Postoperative Major Complications After Hepato‐Pancreato Biliary Surgery in the Elderly	44
The dorsal approach to the middle hepatic vein from the hilar plate in laparoscopic hemihepatectomy (with video)	42
Impact of autofluorescence‐guided surgery of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy in experienced surgeons: A randomized clinical trial	36
Comment on: Magnetic single‐anastomosis side‐to‐side duodeno‐ileostomy for revision of sleeve gastrectomy in adults with severe obesity: 1‐year outcomes	34
Correction to “predictive risk model of recurrence of acute diverticulitis after the first episode”	32
Reaffirming the Role of Global Surgery in Achieving Agenda 2030—How the Innovative Learning Platform, SURGhub can Offer a Pathway to Success	31
The Role for Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing in Low‐to‐Middle‐Income Countries: A 16‐Year Experience at a Johannesburg Trauma Unit	31
Risk of venous thromboembolic complications in pregnant trauma patients: A matched cohort study	30
Comparing gastrointestinal stromal tumor outcomes between geriatric and non‐geriatric patients: A population‐based analysis	29
Irrigation with fibrinolytic agents versus saline for percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscesses: A meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized trials	29
Pheochromocytoma: A Story of Broken Hearts	26
Letter to the Editor: Can Checklists Solve Our Ward Round Woes? A Systematic Review	26
Surgical Anatomy of Transversus Abdominis Muscle for Transversus Abdominis Release: A CT‐Based Study in Three Patient Groups	25
Advanced‐Stage Melanoma at Presentation Following the Peak of the Pandemic: A COVID‐19 Cancer Canary in a Coal Mine	25
Impact of the Prolonged Intermittent Pringle Maneuver on Post‐Hepatectomy Liver Failure: Comparison of Open and Laparoscopic Approaches	25
Erector spinae plane block versus quadratus lumborum block for abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	24
The Impact of Age in the Treatment of Non‐comorbid Patients with Rectal Cancer: Survival Outcomes from the National Cancer Database	23
Invited Commentary: Management of Low Colorectal/Coloanal Anastomotic Leak: Results of a French National Inter‐Groups Practice Survey	23
Authors’ Reply: Are LMICs Achieving the Lancet Commission Global Benchmark for Surgical Volumes? A Systematic Review	23

Completion pancreatectomy during pancreatoduodenectomy: A lifesaving solution in high‐risk patients	22
Letter to the Editor: Current Landscape of Children's Surgery in Africa: A Multicenter Analysis of 16,000 Cases	22
The Challenges Experienced By Female Surgeons in Africa: A Systematic Review	22
Impact of Mode of Arrival to Hospital on Early Mortality in Adults With Penetrating Trauma: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis, and Narrative Synthesis	21
A Cohort Study of the Surgical Risks and Prediction of Complications in Surgical Tracheostomies	21
Preemptive Versus Postoperative Analgesia in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	20
Surgical management of metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma	20
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Wound Classification is Prognostic of 30‐Day Readmission Following Surgery	20
Delayed Liver Function Recovery After Right Hepatectomy for Metastatic Liver Tumors: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Prognosis	20
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Breast: A Systematic Review of Clinicopathologic, Immunohistochemical, and Molecular Features	20
No Doppler Single Position‐Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator Flap (NDSP‐LICAP): a Safe and Versatile Flap for Breast Oncoplasty in Resource‐Limited Setting	20
Survival Impacts of Impaired Lung Functions and Comorbidities on Elderly Esophageal Cancer Patients	20
Successful Introduction of a New Pediatric Endoscopic Procedure in Nepal by Simulation‐Based Training Using a Disease‐Specific Simulator	20
Surgical outcomes and healthcare expenditures among patients with dementia undergoing major surgery	19
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	19
Thyroid Ablation: Minimally Invasive to Added Complexity	19
Hand‐Assisted Versus Pure Minimally‐Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy: Is There a Downside to Lending a Hand?	18
ERAS—Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The ERAS Society Story	18
Clinical Practices Following Train‐The‐Trainer Trauma Course Completion in Uganda: A Parallel‐Convergent Mixed‐Methods Study	18
Operative Versus Selective Non‐operative Management in Adult Penetrating Abdominal Trauma With Bowel or Omental Evisceration: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	18
Postoperative Hypoalbuminemia as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury After Open Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	18
Artificial Intelligence–Based Perioperative Risk Assessment for Elderly Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair in a Resource‐Limited Setting	18
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	18
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The World Journal of Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr I Ethem Gecim to Our Editorial Board	17
Geographical Inequalities in Access to Bellwether Procedures in Brazil	17
Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Does Not Worsen Early Surgical Outcomes in Papillary Thyroid Cancer	16
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	16
Managing Landmine Injuries in Post‐War Sri Lanka: Lessons for Civilian Protection in Conflict and Post‐Conflict Settings Globally	16
Same Day Discharge for Heller Myotomy: Setting Realistic Patient Expectations Is Key	16
Immunohistochemical inflammation in histologically normal gallbladders containing gallstones	16
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A machine learning approach for predicting textbook outcome after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy	16
Nationwide Analysis of Failure to Rescue After Liver Transplantation	16
Defining Feasibility as a Criterion for Essential Surgery: A Qualitative Study with Global Children's Surgery Experts	16
Pancreaticoduodenectomy After Liver Transplantation: A Single‐Center Experience	15
Generation of Cross‐Specialty Consensus Statements on Soft Tissue Management via a Modified Delphi Method	15
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	15
Prognostic significance of socioeconomic deprivation in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: A retrospective cohort study. A Letter to the Editor	15
Evaluating the Impact of Multi‐Institutional Care in Early‐Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis	15
Letter to the Editor: Kidney Transplantation and Obesity are There Any Differences in Outcomes?	15
We asked the experts: Normalize challenges, build community, and develop mentorship: A guide for proactive institutional support for child rearing during surgical training	15
Financial Barriers to Surgical Conferences: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of Registration Fees	15
Beyond the Hype: Mapping the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in General Surgery Through Two Decades of Bibliometrics	15
Enhancing Pediatric Trauma Survival Prediction: Integrating ICISS and Glasgow Coma Scale for Greater Accuracy	15
A T2 Translational Science Modified Delphi Study: The Ethical Triage and Treatment of Entrapped and Mangled Extremities in Resource‐Scarce Environments	15
Axillary Lymph Node Yield and Nodal Burden in Breast Cancer: Experience From a Large Cancer Center in Sub‐Saharan Africa	15
Safety and Feasibility of Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in High‐Risk Acute Cholecystitis: A Critical Evaluation of Tokyo Guidelines 2018 Risk Stratification	14
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. A Scoping Review of Items Included in Current Protocols	14
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	14

Association of obesity and thyroidectomy‐specific perioperative outcomes	14
Association Between Intraoperative Hyperlactatemia and Infection After Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Multicenter Retrospective Study	14
Faith in Things Unseen	14
Issue Information	14
Short‐Term Outcomes of Arterial Divestment in Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Single Arm Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies	14
The diameter of cutaneous melanoma serves as a prognostic indicator for survival among acral‐melanoma predominant East Asian patients	14
Management of Radial Scars and Complex Sclerosing Lesions of the Breast: To Excise or Not to Excise?	13
Treatment of local recurrence of esophageal cancer following Ivor‐Lewis esophagectomy—Experiences of a high‐volume center	13
Topical EMLA Cream as Adjunct Analgesia in Postoperative Pain Control for Open Inguinal Hernioplasty Under Local Anesthesia: A Pilot Double‐Blind Randomized Controlled Trial	13
Artificial Intelligence‐Derived Intramuscular Adipose Tissue Assessment Predicts Perineal Wound Complications Following Abdominoperineal Resection	13
Early Postoperative Results after Thymectomy for Thymic Cancer: A Single‐Institution Experience	13
The World Journal of Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr Kiyoshi Hasegawa to Our Editorial Board	13
Unveiling patterns in pediatric appendectomy: A comparative study on healthcare resource capacity and surgical decisions in Brazil	13
Reoperation for Recurrence After Groin Hernia Repair in Adolescents: A Nationwide Register‐Based Cohort Study	13
Letter to the Editor: A Framework for Minimally Invasive Remote Robotic‐Assisted Surgery	13
Impact of Unplanned Intra‐Operative Conversions on Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy	13
Letter to the Editor: Parathyroidectomy for Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (nPHPT) is Associated with Improved Bone Mineral Density Regardless of Postoperative Parathyroid Hormone Levels	13
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	13
Bimodal, But Not the Same: Persistent Late Peaks in Trauma Mortality	13
Diagnostic pathways in acute appendicitis; clinical score plus ultrasound outperform CT‐scan or upfront surgery especially in doubtful cases	12
The Primary Victims of War—A Commentary on: “The Disproportionate Surgical Burden Borne by Children in Regions of Armed Conflict”	12
Invited commentary: Lymph node yield independently predicts local recurrence in papillary thyroid cancer	12
Letter to the Editor: Are low‐ and middle‐income countries achieving the Lancet commission global benchmark for surgical volumes? A systematic review	12
Prognostic factors for liver metastasis in patients with small intestinal stromal tumor: A retrospective analysis of surveillance, epidemiology, and end results	12
Comparison of two different electrosurgical devices in reduction mammoplasty: Monopolar electrocautery versus plasmakinetic cautery	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
Issue Information	12
Supporting Safe Surgery with Simple, Low‐Cost Solutions	11
Impact of the Intermittent Pringle Maneuver for Predicting Post‐hepatectomy Liver Failure: A Cohort Study of 597 Consecutive Patients	11
The Best Stoma in an Emergency	11
Bridging the Gap in Prehospital Fracture Management: Integrating Traditional and Modern Approaches in LMICs	11
Letter to the Editor: The influence of socioeconomic status on management and outcomes in major trauma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
Random Forest Machine Learning Matches Human Expert Accuracy in Trauma Severity Scoring	11
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Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prediction Model of Parastomal Hernia After Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer	11
The Effect of Topical Agents on the Tensile Strength of Absorbable and Non‐absorbable Suture Materials—An in Vitro Study	11
Female patients have higher in‐hospital mortality after type A aortic dissection repair: A population study from the national inpatient sample	11
Incidence, Impact, and Healthcare‐Seeking Behavior for Extremity Fractures in Resource‐Limited Settings: A Household Survey in Rural Tanzania	11
MRI‐Based Assessment of Margin Status Determinants, Preoperative Predictors, and Prognostic Outcomes in Breast‐Conserving Surgery Following Neoadjuvant Therapy	11
The Disproportionate Surgical Burden Borne by Children in Regions of Armed Conflict	11
Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy according to the trimester of pregnancy: A nationwide observational study	10
Axial Convex‐Shaped Hematoma was Associated with Poor Curative Effect of Surgical Treatment for Traumatic Posterior Fossa Epidural Hematoma in Children	10
Associations Between Preoperative Risk, Postoperative Complications, and 30‐Day Mortality	10
Comparison of Perfusion Level of Gastric Tube During Esophagectomy: Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Versus Doppler Method	10
Out‐of‐Pocket Surgical Costs and Catastrophic Health Expenditure in Ethiopia: Results From a Nationwide Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study	10
The deimplementation of laboratory testing in low‐risk patients as recommended by the American society of anesthesiologists: An ACS‐NSQIP longitudinal analysis	10
Prevalence of cannabis use disorder and perioperative outcomes in adult colectomy patients: A propensity score‐matched analysis	10
Limitations of KRAS‐Stratified Outcome Analysis in Thermal Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases	10
Contribution of Salvaged Blood Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Living Donor Liver Transplantation	10
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) Society abdominal and thoracic surgery recommendations: A systematic review and comparison of guidelines for perioperative and pharmacotherapy core i	10
Hernia Repair in Cirrhotic Patients with Ascites: How Can We Improve?	10
Can AI Fix the Consent Form? Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Realities	10
Survival Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients With Metastatic Bone Disease	10
Predictors and Prognostic Significance of Postoperative Complications for Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma	10
Trends and Disparities in Appendicitis‐Related Mortality Across U.S. Demographics and Regions: A 22‐Year CDC WONDER Database Study	10
Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation and Transversus Abdominus Release are not Associated with Increased Wound Morbidity Following Retromuscular Incisional Hernia Repair	10
Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) Clinical Practice Guideline: Resuscitation of Pediatric Blast Injury Patient	10
Synthetic Versus Biological Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Recommendations from Evidence‐Based Medicine	10
The World Journal of Surgery Welcomes Dr Catherine Teh to the Editorial Board	10
Prognostic Impact of Internal Jugular Vein Invasion Through Extrathyroidal and Extranodal Extension in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma	10
Top 5 Advances in Global Education in Surgery Over the Last 50 Years	10
Preventability of injury‐related morbidity & mortality at four hospitals in Cameroon: A systematic approach to trauma quality improvement	10
Simultaneous Splenic Artery Ligation During Adult Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Improves Surgical Outcomes	10
The Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Abdominal Trauma Patients: A Trauma Quality Improvement Program 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
Retrospective analysis of transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair in emergency cases: A cohort study	9
How Effective is the Use of Molecular Testing in Preoperative Decision Making for Management of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules?	9
The Presence of an Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery Did Not Influence Surgical and Oncological Outcomes After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	9
The world journal of surgery is pleased to welcome Prof. Alberto F García‐Marín to our editorial board	9
Cross‐Sectional Analysis of 180,595 Lower Limb Amputations in the State of Sao Paulo Over 12 Years	9
Letter to the Editor: Overdiagnosis of Thyroid Cancer in Middle Aged Women	9
Gross morphologic features of surgical specimen in rectal cancer patients with pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A cross‐sectional study	9
Prophylactic Negative‐Pressure Wound Therapy After Laparotomy: Ongoing Discussion Following High‐Quality Systematic Review	9
Development of sustainable global pediatric surgery: Pioneering solutions from Burkina Faso	9
Predicting disease‐specific survival in patients undergoing active surveillance for papillary thyroid carcinoma	9
Long‐term outcomes following the resection of screen‐detected right‐sided colon cancer	9
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Patients After Urgent Laparotomy: 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
Author's Reply: Risk Factors for Duodenal Stump Leakage in Gastric Cancer Surgery and the Preventive Effect of Duodenal Stump Reinforcement	9
Pancreas after kidney transplantation, is it the time to overcome the stigma?	9

Invited commentary to “Clinical decision rules for appendicitis are not used by surgeons in training: A survey”	9
Perioperative Morbidity and Mortality of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) in a Single‐Surgeon Experience on 892 Patients Over 11 Years	9
The Influence of the Clinical, Therapeutic and Socio‐Personal Profile on the Quality of Life of Patients With Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1	9
Intraoperative Distractions: The Unknown Unknowns	9
Direct Aortic Versus Supra‐Aortic Arterial Cannulation During Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection	9
Right‐sided colonic diverticulitis. Short and long‐term surgical outcomes and 2‐year quality of life	8
Letter to Editor: A Time Trend Analysis of 5000 Robotic Thyroidectomies via Bilateral Axillo‐Breast Approach	8
Management of PErioperative Anemia in EmeRgency Laparotomy Patients (PEARL Study)	8
NELA, HELAS and Quality of Care	8
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?	8
A Care Bundle to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Emergency General Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study	8
Operative Trauma Courses: A Scoping Review to Inform the Development of a Trauma Surgery Course for Low‐Resource Settings	8
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
Sarcopenia With High Subcutaneous Fat Predicts Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Development After Pylorus Preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy	8
Author's Reply: Analgesia in the Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	8
Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Evaluating the Impact of Frailty	8
Novel Modality of Endoluminal Anastomotic Integrity Assessment with Fluoroangiography After Left‐sided Colorectal Resections	8
A Novel ypTLM Staging System Based on LODDS for Gastric Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy: Multicenter and Large‐Sample Retrospective Study	8
Intracorporeal Vessel Ligation in Laparoscopic Right Colectomy for Cancer is Associated with Increased Lymph Node Yield	8
Environmental Chemicals and their Association with Hyperparathyroidism	8
Impact of PhD Degree Versus Non‐PhD Research Fellowship on Future Research Productivity Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons	8
Letter to the Editor: Refining Predictive Models for Early Extrahepatic Recurrence in Colorectal Liver Metastases: Opportunities Beyond Machine Learning	8
Correction: Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation and Transversus Abdominus Release are not Associated with Increased Wound Morbidity Following Retromuscular Incisional Hernia Repair	8
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms of the Pancreas Across Races Demonstrate Disparities with Comparably Good Prognosis	8
Transformative Advances in Vascular Surgery: Five Decades of Innovation in the Management of Aortic, Carotid, and Peripheral Arterial Disease	8
Authors' reply: Associations between hollow viscus injury and acute kidney injury in blunt abdominal trauma: A national trauma data bank analysis	8
Letter to the Editor: Overall Survival in Patients with Stage IV Pan‐NET Eligible for Liver Transplantation	8
Risk Factors in Elective Colon Surgery for the Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis From the Swedish Part of the International ERAS Database	8
Transforming care: Optimizing ERAS pathway in breast cancer surgery with latissimus dorsi flap	8
Comparison Between Several CT‐Derived Psoas Muscle Sarcopenia Markers for Predicting Survival After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	8
Digital Technologies in Surgical Training in Africa: Lessons for Sustainable Implementation	8
Prevalence of Symptomatic Established Rectus Diastasis of Parity in Primiparous Women: A Prospective Cohort Study From Early Pregnancy to 1‐Year Postpartum	8
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	8
Correction: Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID‐19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study	8
Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis	8
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta is Associated with Increased Risk of Extremity Compartment Syndrome	8
Overall satisfaction following laparoscopic fundoplication for patients with atypical extraesophageal symptoms: A comparative cohort study	8
The Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Mortality of Patients After Lower Extremity Amputation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis	8
Warzone pediatric trauma care: Lessons from civilian medical staff in Kyiv	8
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Impact of Preoperative Stoma Site Marking on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Colorectal Perforation: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study	7
Preliminary Genomic Insights Into the Applicability of Thermal Ablation in Colorectal Liver Metastases	7
Preoperative Inflammatory Markers in Liver Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A National Registry‐Based Study	7
Absorbable Clips Applied in Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lung Resection in Younger Children	7
The sustainability audit: Performative or transformative, the choice is ours	7
Outcomes of Metaplastic Breast Cancer Versus Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis	7
General Surgery Faculty Knowledge and Perceptions of Breast Pumping Amongst Postpartum Surgical Residents	7
Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials Comparing Intraumbilical Versus Periumbilical Incision in Laparoscopic Appendectomy	7
Comparison of Oncocytic and Follicular Carcinoma of the Thyroid Without Initial Distant Metastasis	7
Improving Surgical Innovation: A Cross‐Sectional Survey of Perceived Facilitators and Barriers	7
A Survey of Surgeons’ Perceptions of Defining and Recording Complications Associated With Elective, Emergency and Non‐Operative Surgical Admissions	7
Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound Predicts Surgical Margin Positivity in Patients With Breast Cancer Who Underwent Partial Mastectomy	7
Risk factors associated with lymph node metastasis in early‐stage distal gastric cancer	7
Epidemiological Characteristics and Prognostic Factors for Mortality in Severe Burns: A 32‐Year Analysis (1993–2024) From a National Referral Center in the Dominican Republic	7
Predictive risk model of recurrence of acute diverticulitis after the first episode	7
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
Clarifying a Condition Cloaked in Confusion and Controversy: Functional Gallbladder Disorder	7
Conflict of interest disclosure by US cardiothoracic surgeons	7
The tip of the iceberg …	7
Prophylactic muscle flaps in high‐risk‐for‐poor‐healing patients with prosthetic bypasses increases deep wound complications	7
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Simultaneous Colorectal Resection and Hepatectomy for Synchronous Colorectal Liver Metastases	7
The World Journal of Surgery Is Pleased to Welcome Prof. Dr. Somprakas Basu to Our Editorial Board	7
A Scoping Review on Goals of Care Discussions in Surgery: How Are We Doing and How Can We Do Better?	7
Sex differences in outcomes after revascularization for acute lower limb ischemia: Propensity score adjusted analysis	7
Safety and Feasibility of Primary Closure Following Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Treatment of Choledocholithiasis	7
The risk analysis index demonstrates exceptional discrimination in predicting frailty's impact on neurosurgical length of stay quality metrics	7
ERAS‐Based Surgical Bundles and Anastomotic Leakage: Which Components Drive the Effect?	7
Frailty Assessment Can Enhance Current Risk Prediction Tools in Emergency Laparotomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study	7
Can Targeting Sphincter Spasm Reduce Post‐Haemorrhoidectomy Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	7
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
Right Colectomy with Intracorporeal Anastomosis: A European Multicenter Propensity Score Matching Retrospective Study of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Procedures	7
We Asked the Experts: Innovative Venture Investing as a Model for Strengthening Global Surgery	7
The Role and Performance of Postoperative Imaging After Repair of a Perforated Peptic Ulcer	7
Developing a Structured Training and Accreditation Program for Endoscopic Nipple‐Sparing Mastectomy	7
Time from injury to operative intervention in traumatic intracranial hematoma: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis	7
Prognostic significance of T3b in papillary thyroid carcinoma: Appropriateness of classifying T3bN0M0 in patients aged 55 years or older into stage II	7
The cure must not be worse than the disease	7
A trans‐Canadian positive deviance seminar for paraesophageal hernia surgery: Reporting national postoperative outcomes and consensus recommendations	7
Author's Reply: Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasia After Surgery	7
Surgical outcomes of parathyroidectomy for pre‐kidney transplantation versus post‐kidney transplantation patients	7
Issue Information	7
Health‐Related Quality of Life and Patient‐Centered Care: Measurement Matters	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
Mapping Global Health Education and Training: An Analysis of International Surgical Initiatives	7
Letter to the Editor: Enhanced recovery after surgery and intestinal obstruction: A scoping review	7
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Using Fascia Closure After EVAR—A Randomized Trial	7
Authors' response: Outcomes of patients with an intermediate‐risk group according to the Japanese risk classification of papillary thyroid carcinoma	7
Subtotal Gastrectomy for Clinical Stage I Remnant Gastric Cancer	6
Authors’ Reply: How Effective is the Use of Molecular Testing in Preoperative Decision Making for Management of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules	6
Letter to the Editor: Research Support for Local Authors in Low‐Resource Conflict Settings: The Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) Casualty Data Initiative	6
Injury Patterns and Treatment Strategies in Civilian and Military Isolated Abdominal Gunshot Wounds	6
Invited Commentary: Long term Impact of Day Only Skin Abscess Protocol in a Tertiary Institution	6
We asked the experts: Ensuring the quality and security of surgical teleconsultation in low‐resource conflict settings	6
Commentary on: Role of Microbiome in the Outcomes Following Surgical Repair of Perianal Fistula: Prospective Cohort Study Design and Preliminary Results	6
Letter to the Editor: Expert Consensus of Data Elements for Collection for Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery	6