Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	28590
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2016-07-06 09:32
Peer-Review Started
To Make the First Decision	2016-07-13 08:01
Return for Revision	2016-07-15 16:43
Revised	2016-07-27 01:45
Second Decision	2016-08-12 13:47
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-08-18 12:19
Articles in Press	2016-08-18 12:19
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2016-10-19 08:43
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-10-25 16:05

ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Advances in minimally invasive neonatal colorectal surgery
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ashwath S Bandi, Catherine J Bradshaw and Stefano Giuliani
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Stefano Giuliani, MD, Department of Paediatric Surgery, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lanesborough Wing, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. stefano.giuliani@nhs.net
Key Words	Neonatal surgery; Laparoscopy; Anorectal malformation; Colorectal surgery; Hirschsprung’s disease
Core Tip	This review describes the recent evolution of neonatal colorectal surgery. It details the advances and current techniques since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive approaches to the surgical management of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung’s disease. This review focuses on the various surgical options available and the benefits of these different techniques, outlining the current literature reporting the short- and long-term outcomes for these procedures.
Publish Date	2016-10-25 16:05
Citation	Bandi AS, Bradshaw CJ, Giuliani S. Advances in minimally invasive neonatal colorectal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8(10): 670-678
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v8/i10/670.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v8.i10.670

Full Article (PDF)	WJGS-8-670.pdf
Full Article (Word)	WJGS-8-670.doc
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Answering Reviewers	28590-Answering reviewers.pdf
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Peer-review Report	28590-Peer-review(s).pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	28590-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
Scientific Editor Work List	28590-Scientific editor work list.pdf