Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	113894
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Dynamic ultrasound monitoring of intraperitoneal effusion for predicting complications after laparoscopic gastrectomy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xing-Xing Gao, Sheng-Hui Su and Dan-Dan Huang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Xing-Xing Gao, Department of Ultrasound, Shangrao State Hospital, Hengda Junting, Xinzhou District, Shangrao 334000, Jiangxi Province, China. 18907033869@163.com
Key Words	Transabdominal ultrasound monitoring; Laparoscopic gastrectomy; Dynamic evolution of intraperitoneal effusion; Mixed effusion; Gastric cancer surgery
Core Tip	Dynamic transabdominal ultrasound monitoring provides an effective, noninvasive approach to assess the evolution of intraperitoneal effusion after laparoscopic gastrectomy. This study demonstrates that ultrasound-detected mixed effusion and elevated inflammatory markers, particularly procalcitonin on postoperative day 3, are strong predictors of infectious complications. Focused ultrasonography within 72 hours after surgery allows for timely detection and intervention, improving prognosis and reducing postoperative morbidity. Incorporating routine ultrasound monitoring into perioperative management may optimize clinical decision-making and enhance recovery in gastric cancer surgery patients.
Citation	Gao XX, Su SH, Huang DD. Dynamic ultrasound monitoring of intraperitoneal effusion for predicting complications after laparoscopic gastrectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-28 08:55
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-28 08:55
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-18 01:53
Return for Revision	2025-10-18 01:53
Revised	2025-10-28 05:49
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-02 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-03 02:30
Articles in Press	2025-12-03 02:30
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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