Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	118767
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction and gastrointestinal tumors: A review and a point of view
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia-Bing Liu, Cai-Wen Yan, Zhi-Jun Chen and Liang Zong
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Wujieping Medical Foundation 320.6750.2020-11-5 Health commission of Shanxi Province 2020130 and 2021TD27 Shanxi Natural Science Foundation 202103021224005 Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province 20220056
Corresponding Author	Liang Zong, MD, PhD, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jincheng General Hospital, Beishidian Town, Jincheng 048000, Shanxi Province, China. 250537471@qq.com
Key Words	Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction; Gastrointestinal cancer; Risk index; Predictive model; Prognostic value; Risk factors
Core Tip	Wang et al’s study described their construction of a risk prediction model that includes a systemic risk index prognostic value for postoperative gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction in patients whose GI cancer will be treated surgically. Moreover, emphasis is placed on the clinical significance of transforming complex regression models into streamlined, pragmatic risk indices for bedside utilization. A forward-looking perspective on future research directions is provided, with emphasis placed on the necessity for model refinement, a deeper exploration of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, and the integration of predictive tools into comprehensive prevention and management strategies.
Citation	Liu JB, Yan CW, Chen ZJ, Zong L. Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction and gastrointestinal tumors: A review and a point of view. World J Gastrointest Surgery; In Press

Received	2026-01-23 00:32
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-23 00:33
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 09:01
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 09:01
Revised	2026-02-20 06:57
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-20 02:41
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-20 03:41
Articles in Press	2026-05-20 03:41
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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