Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	124503
DOI	10.3748/wjg.124503
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Effects of bevacizumab combined with microwave ablation on inflammatory factors and immune function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jian Zhao, Dong Wang and Yu-Shan Zhao
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Yu-Shan Zhao, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Interventional Therapy, Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, No. 3 Zhigong Xincun, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan 030013, Shanxi Province, China. zhaoyushanedu@126.com
Key Words	Hepatocellular carcinoma; Bevacizumab; Microwave ablation; Inflammatory factors; Immune function
Core Tip	This study evaluates the efficacy of combining bevacizumab with microwave ablation in treating hepatocellular carcinoma. Our findings demonstrate that this combined therapy not only significantly improves short-term clinical efficacy but also effectively regulates the ablation-induced inflammatory response and enhances patients’ immune function. This synergistic approach addresses the limitations of thermal ablation alone by improving the tumor immune microenvironment and promoting liver function recovery, offering a promising and safe strategy for optimizing comprehensive hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.
Citation	Zhao J, Wang D, Zhao YS. Effects of bevacizumab combined with microwave ablation on inflammatory factors and immune function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.124503
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Received	2026-07-10 11:07
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-10 11:07
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-08-06 07:16
Revised	2026-08-13 08:26
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-08-25 09:23
Second Decision by Editor	2026-09-07 02:45
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-08 10:06
Articles in Press	2026-09-08 10:06
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