Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	122530
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.122530
Country	China

Category	Geriatrics & Gerontology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Independent risk factors and a predictive model for surgical site infection following colorectal cancer surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li-Ping Jiang, Cong Zou and Yan Wang
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Corresponding Author	Yan Wang, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, No. 35 Jiefang Avenue, Hengyang 421099, Hunan Province, China. 13347340136@163.com
Key Words	Colorectal cancer; Postoperative incisional infection; Laparoscopic surgery; Open surgery; Independent risk factors
Core Tip	This retrospective study of 228 patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery found a postoperative surgical site infection rate of 19.74%, with a lower rate after laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery, advanced age, obesity, and longer incision length emerged as independent risk factors. A prediction model combining these factors showed high discriminatory value (area under the curve = 0.898) for identifying high-risk patients.
Citation	Jiang LP, Zou C, Wang Y. Independent risk factors and a predictive model for surgical site infection following colorectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.122530
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Received	2026-04-30 09:24
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-30 09:24
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-26 07:03
Return for Revision	2026-05-26 07:03
Revised	2026-06-12 10:10
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-06-22 03:49
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-26 02:16
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-26 03:07
Articles in Press	2026-06-26 03:07
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