Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Manuscript ID	120325
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Predictors of clinically significant complications after stoma reversal: A prospective analytical study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Rohit Sangwan, Himanshu Agrawal, Nitin Agarwal, Haleema Ather, Peeyush Kumar and Nikhil Gupta
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Corresponding Author	Nitin Agarwal, Department of Surgical Disciploines, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Department of Surgical Disciplines, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, India. Electronic address: drnitinagarwal76@gmail.com., Delhi 110001, India. drnitinagarwal72@gmail.com
Key Words	Stoma reversal; Ileostomy closure; Postoperative complications; Clavien-Dindo classification; Postoperative ileus
Core Tip	Stoma reversal is frequently perceived as a minor elective procedure, yet it carries a significant risk of postoperative morbidity. In this prospective study, advanced age and longer anastomosis time emerged as the strongest predictors of clinically significant (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ II) complications, postoperative ileus, and prolonged hospital stay, whereas type of stoma and anastomotic technique were not independent risk factors. These findings emphasize that stoma reversal should be approached as a major abdominal operation, with careful patient selection, preoperative optimization, and operative strategies aimed at minimizing anastomosis time to improve outcomes.
Citation	Sangwan R, Agrawal H, Agarwal N, Ather H, Kumar P, Gupta N. Predictors of clinically significant complications after stoma reversal: A prospective analytical study. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 05:52
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 05:54
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 08:55
Return for Revision	2026-02-27 08:55
Revised	2026-03-02 07:43
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-07 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-07 09:53
Articles in Press	2026-04-07 09:53
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