Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	119432
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Association between preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Wen Dong, Li-Li Zhou, Du-Jiang Yang and Hui-Min Lu
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Corresponding Author	Hui-Min Lu, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hm.lu@scu.edu.cn
Key Words	Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms; Malignancy; Meta-analysis; Pancreatic cystic neoplasms
Core Tip	This meta-analysis suggests that an elevated preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. As an inexpensive and readily available inflammatory marker, the NLR may assist in preoperative risk stratification. However, because of study heterogeneity and the nonspecific nature of the NLR, it should be considered an adjunctive marker rather than a standalone predictor.
Citation	Dong WW, Zhou LL, Yang DJ, Lu HM. Association between preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-28 06:52
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-28 06:54
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-25 08:55
Return for Revision	2026-02-26 02:07
Revised	2026-04-01 10:19
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-07 03:24
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-07 11:18
Articles in Press	2026-05-07 11:18
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