Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	121000
Country	Türkiye

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Surgical management and recurrence analysis in primary extrahepatic-extrapulmonary hydatid cysts: A single-center experience of 20 cases
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hüseyin Pülat, Deniz Öztaşan, Cüneyt Akyüz, Burhan Veli Özer and Cemil Yüksel
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Corresponding Author	Cemil Yüksel, Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Mersin City Training and Research Hospital, Korukent/Toroslar/Mersin, Mersin 33230, Türkiye. cemil8537@hotmail.com
Key Words	Hydatid cyst; Extrahepatic; Extrapulmonary; Surgery; Recurrence
Core Tip	Primary extrahepatic-extrapulmonary hydatid cysts are rare and may present significant diagnostic challenges because they can mimic benign or malignant cystic lesions. In this retrospective cohort study of 20 primary cases, we evaluated clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes. Our findings demonstrate that recurrence occurred only in patients who underwent partial cyst excision. These results highlight the importance of complete surgical excision whenever feasible to minimize recurrence risk. Surgeons should consider hydatid cyst in the differential diagnosis of atypical cystic lesions in endemic regions.
Citation	Pülat H, Öztaşan D, Akyüz C, Özer BV, Yüksel C. Surgical management and recurrence analysis in primary extrahepatic-extrapulmonary hydatid cysts: A single-center experience of 20 cases. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-13 01:07
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-13 01:08
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 07:14
Return for Revision	2026-03-17 07:14
Revised	2026-03-26 21:15
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-20 11:59
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-20 02:56
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-20 04:03
Articles in Press	2026-04-20 04:03
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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