Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	123247
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Multimodal image-guided volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for postoperative esophageal cancer: A prospective randomized controlled trial
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Cai-Xia Gou, An-Mei Zheng, Hai-Xia Song, Qiu-Yan Gou and Na Tao
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Corresponding Author	Hai-Xia Song, Department of Radiotherapy, Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, No. 2 Xiaoxihu East Street, Qilihe District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. songhaixiahx@163.com
Key Words	Multimodal imaging; Volumetric modulated arc therapy; Esophageal cancer; Postoperative radiotherapy; Image-guided radiotherapy
Core Tip	This prospective randomized controlled trial (n = 65) demonstrates that multimodal magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy significantly improves radiotherapy precision and safety compared with conventional computed tomography-guided radiotherapy alone in patients with postoperative esophageal cancer. The experimental group achieved a higher target dose coverage, lower dose deviation, better short-term tumor control, and reduced acute/late adverse reactions. Multimodal image-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy represents a preferred adjuvant radiotherapy strategy.
Citation	Gou CX, Zheng AM, Song HX, Gou QY, Tao N. Multimodal image-guided volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for postoperative esophageal cancer: A prospective randomized controlled trial. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-05-15 09:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-15 09:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-05 08:45
Return for Revision	2026-06-05 08:45
Revised	2026-06-16 14:12
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-16 02:41
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-16 03:31
Articles in Press	2026-07-16 03:31
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