Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119341
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Clinical effects of nutritional risk screening 2002-guided individualized nutritional intervention in postoperative colorectal cancer patients: A time-period comparison study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiu-Lian Zhang, Qing-Qi Hong and Li-Zhen Lin
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Corresponding Author	Li-Zhen Lin, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, No. 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen 361003, Fujian Province, China. 200304133@163.com
Key Words	Colorectal cancer; Postoperative malnutrition; Risk assessment; Individualized nutritional intervention; Clinical effects
Core Tip	This quasi-experimental, period difference study examined the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002) instructed individualized nutritional intervention among postoperative colorectal cancer patients. The Overall intervention protocol included preoperative nutrition assessment via NRS-2002, initiation of enteral nutrition as soon as possible postoperatively, customized energy-protein supply for different risks stratification, and supplementary oral nutritional (ensure) input in addition to dynamic adjusted formula usage during the perioperative period. These interventions were correlated with faster gastrointestinal recovery, lower inflammatory response, short time of hospital stay and fewer complications. Despite these encouraging findings, more studies are needed to prove causation and derive specific dietary recommendations for the clinical setting, particularly randomized controlled trials.
Citation	Zhang XL, Hong QQ, Lin LZ. Clinical effects of nutritional risk screening 2002-guided individualized nutritional intervention in postoperative colorectal cancer patients: A time-period comparison study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-13 10:11
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-13 10:12
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-04 01:52
Return for Revision	2026-04-04 01:52
Revised	2026-04-17 14:23
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-29 03:01
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-29 04:49
Articles in Press	2026-05-29 04:49
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