Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	116291
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Perioperative anxiety and depression in patients undergoing transurethral urological surgeries: The role of anesthetic management
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia-Ru Yu, Xiao-Long Xu, Zhen Li, Yang Yu and Xiao-Ming Xu
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Corresponding Author	Xiao-Ming Xu, MD, Department of Urologic Surgery, Ningbo Urology and Nephrology Hospital, No. 998 Qianhe Road, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang Province, China. xxm0505724@yeah.net
Key Words	Transurethral surgery; Perioperative anxiety; Depression; Anesthetic management; Dexmedetomidine; Music therapy; Spinal anesthesia; Retrospective study
Core Tip	This study highlights the high prevalence of perioperative anxiety and depression among patients undergoing transurethral urological surgery and their significant impact on postoperative outcomes. In this retrospective analysis of 120 cases, spinal anesthesia combined with music therapy and structured education effectively reduced anxiety and improved satisfaction. Dexmedetomidine demonstrated superior anxiolytic effects compared with midazolam, with fewer postoperative complications. These findings emphasize the need for routine psychological screening and multimodal management that integrates anesthetic, pharmacological, and psychological strategies to enhance recovery and overall patient well-being.
Citation	Yu JR, Xu XL, Li Z, Yu Y, Xu XM. Perioperative anxiety and depression in patients undergoing transurethral urological surgeries: The role of anesthetic management. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-28 10:07
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-28 10:07
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-18 08:58
Return for Revision	2025-12-18 08:58
Revised	2025-12-26 18:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-04 06:47
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-06 02:54
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 07:16
Articles in Press	2026-02-06 07:16
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