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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of gastrointestinal surgery, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Fistula surgery, appendectomy, bariatric surgery, biliary tract surgical procedures, biliopancreatic diversion, colectomy, digestive system endoscopy, enterostomy, esophagectomy, esophagoplasty, esophagostomy, fundoplication, gastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, gastropexy, gastroplasty, gastrostomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hepatectomy, jejunoileal bypass, liver transplantation, pancreas transplantation, pancreatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, and peritoneovenous shunt, proctectomy, and rectal prolapse surgical procedures. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in gastrointestinal surgery, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of gastrointestinal surgical science. Submit an Article >>

The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJGS as 2.1; JIF without journal self cites: 2.0; 5-year JIF: 2.2; JIF Rank: 128/321 in surgery; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2; JIF Rank: 101/153 in gastroenterology and hepatology; JIF Quartile: Q3; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q3.

• Andreas M Kaiser, FACS, MD, Chief Physician, Full Professor, Professor, (E-mail: akaiser@coh.org) Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center (NCCN-CCC), 1500 E Duarte Road, Belardi Family Pavilion Suite 2230, Duarte, CA 91010, United States