Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	113586
Country	India

Category	Transplantation
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Nomographic predictive models for complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy: Current status and future perspectives
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kush S Parikh and Ashok Kumar
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Corresponding Author	Ashok Kumar, FACS, FASCRS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed), Full Professor, Professor, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India. doc.ashokgupta@gmail.com
Key Words	Minimally invasive esophagectomy; Complications; Risk factors; Nomogram; Post operative outcome; Early detection of complications; Prognostication
Core Tip	Minimally invasive esophagectomy is associated with reduced pulmonary morbidity, less blood loss, faster recovery and equivalent oncological outcomes compared to open esophagectomy, however the overall procedure related morbidity continues to be high. This review highlights the key procedure related morbidity and associated risk factors for the same in patients undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy. Various risk prediction nomograms have been proposed for anticipating and reducing these complications to improve treatment outcomes, but they have certain limitations which hinder their generalized utility. The growing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning promises to create more sophisticated models that enhance the risk predictive accuracy and help personalize treatment plans to minimize complications and achieve better treatment outcomes.
Citation	Parikh KS, Kumar A. Nomographic predictive models for complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy: Current status and future perspectives. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-29 03:44
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-29 03:44
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Return for Revision	2025-09-02 02:42
Revised	2025-09-15 13:12
Second Decision	2025-11-06 02:48
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-06 04:49
Articles in Press	2025-11-06 04:49
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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