Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	114378
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Synchronous vs sequential combination of transarterial chemoembolization and microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: Efficacy and prognosis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yi Yu, Wei Yuan, Jin Lei, Chun-Bo Zhao, Cheng-Gang Tao, Sheng-Hui Liu and Bai-Lin Wang
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Corresponding Author	Bai-Lin Wang, PhD, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, No. 396 Tongfu Middle Road, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China. nini520o@163.com
Key Words	Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization; Microwave ablation; Synchronous; Sequential; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Therapeutic effectiveness; Outcome
Core Tip	This study comparatively evaluated synchronous versus sequential combinations of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization and microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma. Both strategies effectively controlled tumor lesions, inhibited tumor markers, and improved liver function, with no significant differences in patient outcomes. Importantly, the synchronous approach significantly reduced ablation attempts and procedure duration, indicating a modest procedural advantage over the sequential regimen.
Citation	Yu Y, Yuan W, Lei J, Zhao CB, Tao CG, Liu SH, Wang BL. Synchronous vs sequential combination of transarterial chemoembolization and microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: Efficacy and prognosis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-04 08:50
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-04 08:51
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-24 11:31
Return for Revision	2025-11-24 11:31
Revised	2025-12-21 11:35
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-07 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-07 07:05
Articles in Press	2026-01-07 07:05
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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