Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119151
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Albumin as a predictor in a nomogram for severe complications following gastrointestinal surgery and how to manage it
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Feng Feng, Jiu-Gong Wang, Chen Li, Zi-Chao Qiu, Yuan An, Zhe-Tan Ren, Jian-Fei Chen, Lei Gong and Ji-Run Peng
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82372796 China Railway Group Limited Science and Technology Research and Development Plan No. J2022Z615
Corresponding Author	Ji-Run Peng, MD, Professor, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100038, China. pengjr@medmail.com.cn
Key Words	Gastrointestinal surgery; Serum albumin; Nomogram; Complications; Clavien-Dindo
Core Tip	Serum albumin (ALB) is valuable for reducing the occurrence of severe complications during the perioperative period and for postoperative recovery in patients who undergo gastrointestinal surgery. This study developed a nomogram based on four clinical characteristics, and it could be valuable for predicting the risk of severe postoperative complications and could conveniently provide surgeons with early decision-making and timely interventions for high-risk patients. Additionally, compared to those with relatively low peak postoperative serum ALB concentrations, patients with relatively high postoperative serum ALB concentrations had a significantly lower incidence of severe complications. This study provides a valuable reference for perioperative ALB usage.
Citation	Feng F, Wang JG, Li C, Qiu ZC, An Y, Ren ZT, Chen JF, Gong L, Peng JR. Albumin as a predictor in a nomogram for severe complications following gastrointestinal surgery and how to manage it. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-23 06:13
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-23 06:13
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 08:25
Return for Revision	2026-02-02 08:25
Revised	2026-02-07 03:28
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-12 09:02
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-17 03:07
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 08:46
Articles in Press	2026-03-17 08:46
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