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World J Surg Proced. Jun 20, 2025; 15(1): 104178
Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v15.i1.104178
Impact of psychiatric disorders on surgical outcomes: A comprehensive review of preoperative screening and interventions
Syed Faqeer Hussain Bokhari, Ali Bin Waseem, Hassan Raza, Saad Javaid, Beya Idrees, Khawaja Allah Ditta Saad, Asma Iqbal, Danyal Bakht, Wahidullah Dost
Syed Faqeer Hussain Bokhari, Asma Iqbal, Danyal Bakht, Department of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
Ali Bin Waseem, Hassan Raza, Saad Javaid, Beya Idrees, Khawaja Allah Ditta Saad, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore 5340, Punjab, Pakistan
Wahidullah Dost, Department of Curative Medicine, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul 10001, Afghanistan
Author contributions: The authors collectively contributed to the development of this comprehensive review; Bokhari SFH played a pivotal role in conceptualizing the study and overseeing its direction; Waseem AB and Raza H were instrumental in conducting an extensive literature review, ensuring the inclusion of the most relevant and up-to-date studies; Javaid S and Idrees B contributed significantly to data synthesis and the critical analysis of psychiatric conditions in relation to perioperative care; Saad KAD and Iqbal A provided expertise in psychiatric assessment and its implications for surgical patients, strengthening the discussion on preoperative screening and intervention strategies; Bakht D contributed to manuscript drafting, ensuring clarity and coherence in the presentation of key findings; Dost W played a crucial role in revising the manuscript, integrating feedback from reviewers, and refining the overall structure. All authors combined efforts have resulted in a thorough and clinically relevant review aimed at improving interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care in surgical settings.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Wahidullah Dost, Researcher, Department of Curative Medicine, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Karte-e-sakhi, Kabul 10001, Afghanistan.wahidullahdost96@gmail.com
Received: December 16, 2024
Revised: March 16, 2025
Accepted: May 30, 2025
Published online: June 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Psychiatric disorders significantly influence surgical outcomes through mechanisms affecting coagulation, cardiovascular function, and pain perception. Effective preoperative screening and psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mind-body techniques, can reduce psychological distress and improve outcomes. Multidisciplinary collaboration between psychiatric and surgical teams, along with emerging personalized medicine approaches, is key to optimizing perioperative care and enhancing patient outcomes.