Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	109735
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Impact of visceral obesity on postoperative complications and oncological outcomes in elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jie Zhou, Bing-Ping Wang, Ri-Na Su, Shuang Zhang and Yan-Wei Gao
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Corresponding Author	Yan-Wei Gao, Associate Chief Physician, MD, Inner Mongolia Clinical Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Saihan District, Hohhot 010107, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. gaoyanw0518@163.com
Key Words	Visceral obesity; Elderly colorectal cancer; Postoperative complications; Oncological outcomes; Disease-free survival; Inflammatory biomarkers
Core Tip	This study highlights the critical impact of visceral obesity on postoperative complications and short-term oncological outcomes in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Patients with elevated visceral fat area showed higher risks of infection, anastomotic leakage, inflammatory response, and tumor recurrence. Visceral obesity was also identified as an independent predictor of overall and disease-free survival. These findings underscore the importance of preoperative risk stratification and targeted perioperative interventions for improving outcomes in this high-risk population.
Citation	Zhou J, Wang BP, Su RN, Zhang S, Gao YW. Impact of visceral obesity on postoperative complications and oncological outcomes in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-24 08:32
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-24 08:32
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Return for Revision	2025-07-15 06:29
Revised	2025-07-24 04:26
Second Decision	2025-11-28 03:01
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-28 08:57
Articles in Press	2025-11-28 08:57
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-07-28 08:51
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