Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	118338
Country	Lebanon

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Effects of perioperative nutritional status on the gastrointestinal anastomosis: A narrative review
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ray Salameh, Peter Samuel, Bhavya Virmani, Farah Ghobar, Lea Nohra, Marsel Khaddaj and Ranjith Kumar
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Corresponding Author	Ray Salameh, MD, Department of General Surgery, Lebanese American University, Zahar Street, Achrafieh 1100, Lebanon. ray.salameh@lau.edu
Key Words	Nutritional status; Anastomotic leak; Gastrointestinal anastomosis; Preoperative nutrition; Anastomotic dehiscence; Early enteral nutrition
Core Tip	This study evaluated the outcomes of perioperative nutritional status on the gastrointestinal anastomosis along the different anatomical places where it can be created, exploring the different complications that arise in cases of malnutrition such as wound dehiscence, anastomotic leakage, surgical site infections, and ways to improve outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach mainly by implementing early enteral nutrition as well as the emerging concept of using probiotics.
Citation	Salameh R, Samuel P, Virmani B, Ghobar F, Nohra L, Khaddaj M, Kumar R. Effects of perioperative nutritional status on the gastrointestinal anastomosis: A narrative review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-28 05:39
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-28 05:39
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-14 07:25
Return for Revision	2026-02-14 07:25
Revised	2026-03-05 06:12
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-02 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-02 12:00
Articles in Press	2026-04-02 12:00
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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