Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	120304
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Strengths and weaknesses analysis, individualized selection and future trends of surgical navigation protocols
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chao-Qian Chen and Zong-Xian Zhao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Anhui Provincial Health Commission AHWJ2023Baa20164
Corresponding Author	Zong-Xian Zhao, General Surgery Department, Fuyang People’s Hospital, No. 501 Sanqing Road, Yingzhou District, Fuyang 236000, Anhui Province, China. 461901580@qq.com
Key Words	Surgical navigation; Precision surgery; Intraoperative ultrasound; Indocyanine green fluorescence; Individualized surgery
Core Tip	Surgical advancement continuously pursues precision, minimal invasiveness, safety, and efficiency. Surgical navigation in general surgery has evolved from empirical navigation to single-modality imaging and further to multimodal integrated precision navigation. The combination of intraoperative ultrasound and indocyanine green fluorescence imaging demonstrated significant advantages with favorable safety and efficacy, as well as low application thresholds. Different navigation modalities have distinct advantages and limitations, supporting individualized selection based on disease and patient conditions. Future development will focus on artificial intelligence-assisted and next-generation digital navigation technologies to further improve surgical accuracy and safety, providing evidence for personalized and refined precision surgery.
Citation	Chen CQ, Zhao ZX. Strengths and weaknesses analysis, individualized selection and future trends of surgical navigation protocols. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 01:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 01:04
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-20 09:47
Return for Revision	2026-03-20 09:47
Revised	2026-04-02 14:50
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-19 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-19 09:47
Articles in Press	2026-05-19 09:47
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