Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	117389
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Single-port, modified two-port, and three-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study on clinical outcomes
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Gabriel Dickson Hawanga, Xiu-Lei Zhang, Zhao-Xing Li, Mao-Xin Li, Jun Pan, Kai-Ming Wang and Dao-Hai Qian
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Corresponding Author	Dao-Hai Qian, Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 24 Yinhu South Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu 241001, Anhui Province, China. 20161106@wnmc.edu.cn
Key Words	Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Modified two-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Three-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Clinical outcomes; Retrospective cohort study
Core Tip	This retrospective cohort study compares modified two-port (MTP), single-port (SP), and three-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) to determine the optimal balance between invasiveness, efficiency, safety, and cosmetic outcomes. MTP LC demonstrated the shortest operative and recovery times, no complications, and excellent scar concealment, outperforming SP and three-port. While SP LC achieved similar cosmetic results, it was limited by prolonged operative time and higher infection risk. These findings highlight MTP LC as a preferred, patient-centered approach for symptomatic gallbladder disease.
Citation	Hawanga GD, Zhang XL, Li ZX, Li MX, Pan J, Wang KM, Qian DH. Single-port, modified two-port, and three-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study on clinical outcomes. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-08 01:53
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-08 01:53
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-17 10:34
Return for Revision	2025-12-17 12:08
Revised	2025-12-25 15:41
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-27 04:04
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-28 02:40
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-28 06:22
Articles in Press	2026-01-28 06:22
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