Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119575
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Magnetic resonance imaging-pathology correlation after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer: Implications for surgical prognosis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bo Wang, Jia-Min Gu and Bing Wu
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Bing Wu, Chief Physician, MD, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. bingwu1453@163.com
Key Words	Rectal cancer; Neoadjuvant therapy; Magnetic resonance imaging; Imaging-pathology correlation; Treatment response assessment; Circumferential resection margin
Core Tip	This study reviews advances in correlating magnetic resonance imaging assessments with postoperative pathology for rectal cancer neoadjuvant therapy and proposes a standardized framework to extract key risk indicators (e.g., tumor bed staging, circumferential resection margin/extramural venous invasion status) amid treatment-induced changes. It highlights factors affecting imaging-pathology consistency and advocates combining multimodal and dynamic data to enhance risk stratification and surgical decision-making.
Citation	Wang B, Gu JM, Wu B. Magnetic resonance imaging-pathology correlation after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer: Implications for surgical prognosis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-10 09:49
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-10 09:49
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-28 06:16
Return for Revision	2026-02-28 06:16
Revised	2026-03-10 01:07
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-13 02:48
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-10 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-10 06:57
Articles in Press	2026-04-10 06:57
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