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Contents Volume 18 Issue 4 April 27, 2026
Editorial
Microbiota-bile acid crosstalk and hepatic gluconeogenesis after intestinal resection: Revisiting the gut-liver axis for metabolic recovery
Gang Wang, Sheng-Jie Pan 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115467. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115467
Review
Repairing the impaired gut vascular barrier as a novel therapeutic target for prolonged postoperative ileus: A scoping review
Dan-Li Shen, Li Wan, Xiao-Chun Zhang, Yun-Da Fang, Hua-Chun Jiang, Yuan-Cheng Wei, Li-Feng Chen, Zhi-Ming Wu, Chen-Chen Ye, Chang Pei, Han Zhou, Li Qian 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):117318. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117318
Minireviews
Exploring the mechanism and potential treatment of severe acute pancreatitis-associated lung injury based on the gut-lung axis
Xin-Tong Ye, Chu-Ying Yu, Hao-Yu Zhao, Su-Ting Qian, Ye Huang, Qing-Sheng Liu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116918. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116918
Effects of perioperative nutritional status on the gastrointestinal anastomosis: A narrative review
Ray Salameh, Peter Samuel, Bhavya Virmani, Farah Ghobar, Lea Nohra, Marsel Khaddaj, Ranjith Kumar 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):118338. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.118338
Case Control Study
Vascular allocation between liver and pancreas allografts: A retrospective single-center study
Yang Xu, Jun-Yan Zhang, Xing-Hui Yu, Yan Xie, Yu Cao, Jie Zhao 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):117684. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117684
Retrospective Cohort Study
Computed tomographic angiography measured right gastroepiploic artery length and anastomotic leakage after McKeown esophagectomy: A retrospective cohort study
Babou Sowe, Ping Lei, Guo-Xu Tang, Feng-Jing Yang, Si-Hua Wang, Tong Song 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):118003. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.118003
Retrospective Study
Analysis of the efficacy of first hepatic portal blockade in laparoscopic microwave ablation treatment of hepatic vascular tumors
Tao-Fang Meng, Sheng Wang, Chen Chen, Shi-Kang Deng 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):113354. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.113354
Acupuncture and moxibustion for postoperative gastrointestinal disorders: An efficacy analysis
Yu-Chun Zhao, Jun-Ning Che, Yong-Qi Zhang, Ning-Ning Luo, Dong-Xia Wang, Zi-Jian Wang, Wen-Zhi Zhang, Juan Ma, Xin-Ping Cao, Xin Wen 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115200. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115200
Detection rates, sensitivity, and specificity of multislice spiral computed tomography, 1.5T and 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging in anal fistula diagnosis
Jing-Jing Tang, Ting-Hong Wang, Xiao-Feng Jia 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115864. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115864
Endoscopic super-minimally invasive vs laparoscopic wedge resection for muscularis-propria-originating extraluminal gastric tumors: Efficacy and selection
Li-Hui Wang, Xin Wu, Yu-Tong Sun, Pei-Fa Liu, Jia-Feng Wang, Yao-Qian Yuan, Hui-Kai Li, En-Qiang Linghu, Qian-Qian Chen 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116371. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116371
Navigation value of intraoperative ultrasound combined with indocyanine green fluorescence in complex hepatocellular carcinoma resection
Sheng Zhang, Shao-Ying Li, Bing Zhou 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116412. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116412
Short-term weight control and complications in patients with obesity following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Qiang Fu, Hui-Fen Xiang, Si-Yu Zhang, Xiao-Lan Liu, Jia-Hui Yu, Zhen-Qi Zhang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116480. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116480
Role of transversus abdominis plane block combined with multimodal analgesia in early recovery after radical colorectal cancer surgery
Shi-Xin Zhang, Xiong-Bin Liao, Xiao-Li Lin, Jian Yang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116546. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116546
Analysis of gut microbiota and serum I-FABP and PRDX1 levels in children with enterocolitis after congenital megacolon surgery
Hua-Lin Sun, Yu-Tong Cui, Bing-Li Huo, Xiao-Cui Zheng, Wei-Li Kang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116578. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116578
Effect of modified Da-Cheng-Qi decoction on stoma reversal and postoperative ileus after laparoscopic anterior resection
Xiu-Yuan Cheng, Tao Chen 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116655. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116655
Impact of perioperative temperature management nursing quality on postoperative infectious complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
Hai-Yan Jiang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116768. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116768
Influencing factors for digital subtraction angiography and cone-beam computed tomography guided bead chemoembolization in resistant liver cancer
Jun Liu, Yi Lu, Guo-Wen Yin, Qing-Yu Xu, You Lu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116801. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116801
Helicobacter pylori positively associated with colorectal cancer and advanced, but not low-risk, adenomas: A retrospective study in China
Na Shan, Jun-Jie Hou, Chao-Qiong Jin, Qi Jin, Yue-Hua Qin, Wei-Wei Li 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):117397. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117397
Predictive value of preoperative shock index for postoperative outcomes in traumatic splenic rupture patients undergoing splenectomy
Zhi-Jun Wang, Chuan-Ming Zheng, Jie-Hao Zhou 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):117517. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117517
Prospective Study
Impact of oxiracetam on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery
Bao-Sheng Lv, Wei Wang, Mu Jin, Yan Ma, Jia-Lu Wang, Hui Gao 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):119293. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.119293
Randomized Controlled Trial
Standardized instrument setup shortens operating time and reduces interruptions in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: A single-centre randomized control trial
Yuan-Zhen Tan, Min Yang 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116399. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116399
Basic Study
T-LAK cell-originated protein kinase promotes tumorigenesis and metastasis of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms via mitogen-activated protein kinase axis activation
Meng Meng, Qing Chen, Meng Yuan, Xin Guo, Si-Qian Ren, Chun-Hui Yuan 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115798. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115798
Migration and repair of intestinal mucosal cells in pancreas-intestine anastomosis via inflammatory mediators: A beagle study
Shi-Xing Wu, Paerhatijiang Abulimiti, Bo-Lin Zhang, Atigu Abuduwaili, Cheng Wang, Jian-Gang Li, Yindala Ba, Dilixiati Tuniyazi, Cheng Geng, Xin-Jian Xu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):117422. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.117422
Case Report
Diagnostic challenges and multidisciplinary management of primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the liver: A case report and review of literature
Rui-Biao Fu, Xiao-Feng Dong 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115487. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115487
Loop ileostomy-induced reversible nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a rectal cancer patient: A case report and review of literature
Yong-Kang Liang, Ju-He Zhang, Song Liang, Shen-Wei Wu, Xue-Yi Feng 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115698. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115698
Giant serosal cavernous hemangioma of the ileum: A case report and review of literature
Hai-Bo Si, Hao-Jie Qin, Yong-Peng Wang, Fang-Fang Nie 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115954. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115954
Appendiceal bleeding caused by angiodysplasia: A case report and review of literature
Jiang-Wei Zhou, Cheng-Feng Jin, Wei-Shang Lei, Meng-Lu Zhu, Xi-Ping Yu, Wei-Hua Yu 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116138. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116138
Transverse colon foreign body-associated reactive mass mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A case report
Seung Ho Song, Seung Soo Lee, Dong Ja Kim 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):116972. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116972
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: DAF-FM fluorescent probe: Advancing early detection of esophagitis-to-cancer transformation through nitric oxide imaging
Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Vijaya Padwal 
World J Gastrointest Surg 18(4):115868. Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115868
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