Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	104118
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Outcomes of colonic stent as bridge to surgery vs emergency surgery for acute obstructive left-sided colon cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hui Xiao and Hua-Chong Ma
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Hua-Chong Ma, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Acute Abdominal Surgery, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongti South Road, Beijing 100020, China. xh1988@foxmail.com
Key Words	Self-expandable metal stents; Bridge to surgery; Emergency surgery; Acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction; Malignant colonic obstruction
Core Tip	A total of 96 patients were enrolled. This study presents the utilization of self-expandable metal stents as a bridge to surgery seems to be a useful alternative to emergency surgery in the management of acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction. Self-expandable metal stents insertion as bridge to surgery can provide an effective and safe therapeutic option compared to emergency surgery. The current focus of this field is on acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction, oncological prognosis, perioperative management.
Citation	Xiao H, Ma HC. Outcomes of colonic stent as bridge to surgery vs emergency surgery for acute obstructive left-sided colon cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2024-12-12 14:31
Peer-Review Started	2024-12-12 14:31
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-03-19 02:40
Revised	2025-03-26 04:23
Second Decision	2025-05-20 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-20 06:15
Articles in Press	2025-05-20 06:15
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-12 07:25
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-05-22 02:13
Typeset the Manuscript

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