Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	124292
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.124292
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Impact of perioperative Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy on long-term survival after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Rui-Chun Shi, Dan Jin, Dan Su, Xiao-Ting Yang, Xin Wang, Jin-Fang Hao and Zhi-Wei Yang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Health Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center 2025 Chronic Disease Management Research Project GWJJMB202510025121
Corresponding Author	Zhi-Wei Yang, Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Wuzhong People's Hospital, No. 143 Xinmin Road, Litong District, Wuzhong 751100, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. 13909531360@163.com
Key Words	Helicobacter pylori; Gastrectomy; Stomach neoplasms; Perioperative care; Disease-free survival
Core Tip	This retrospective cohort study evaluated whether perioperative Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy is associated with improved long-term outcomes in H. pylori-positive patients after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Eradication therapy was independently associated with higher 5-year overall survival and disease-free survival, lower metachronous gastric cancer risk, better nutritional recovery, less advanced remnant gastric atrophy, and improved chemotherapy tolerance. These findings suggest that perioperative H. pylori eradication may be a valuable adjunct to comprehensive postoperative management.
Citation	Shi RC, Jin D, Su D, Yang XT, Wang X, Hao JF, Yang ZW. Impact of perioperative Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy on long-term survival after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.124292
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Received	2026-06-18 10:49
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-18 10:50
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Return for Revision	2026-07-09 08:30
Revised	2026-07-23 09:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-18 10:37
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