Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	117411
Country	United Kingdom

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Frey procedure outcomes in chronic pancreatitis: A commentary
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Sithdharthan Ravikumar
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Corresponding Author	Sithdharthan Ravikumar, Department of General Surgery, George Eliot Hospital National Health Service Trust, College Street, Nuneaton CV10 7DJ, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. sithdharthan94@gmail.com
Key Words	Chronic pancreatitis; Frey procedure; Pancreatic surgery; Pain management; Quality of life; Surgical outcomes
Core Tip	The Frey procedure provides durable pain relief in chronic pancreatitis by combining pancreatic head resection with ductal drainage. A recently published study reports significant improvements in pain and quality of life, while noting ongoing progression of exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. This letter highlights the clinical relevance of these findings and emphasizes the importance of long-term metabolic and nutritional follow-up.
Citation	Ravikumar S. Frey procedure outcomes in chronic pancreatitis: A commentary. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-08 03:07
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-08 03:08
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-31 07:29
Return for Revision	2025-12-31 07:29
Revised	2025-12-31 11:58
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-12 02:45
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 06:47
Articles in Press	2026-01-12 06:47
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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