World Journal of Surgery

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. @sherrywren has been appointed as our new Editor-in-Chief! 🎉

Burn Care matters most in the first 48 hours. David G. Greenhalgh & Vinita Puri review critical steps in acute burn management in their new @WorldJSurg article. Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70… #BurnCare #TraumaSurgery #CriticalCare

How do short-term reconstructive surgery missions shape quality of life & social reintegration for patients in Tanzania? Barnabas Tobi Alayande explores the history, ethics & pragmatism in his latest @WorldJSurg publication. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70… #GlobalSurgery #Ethics #PatientCare

When Histology Tells a Tougher Story Tall Cell Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma isn’t just a subtype - it’s a signal of poorer disease-free survival. This new propensity-matched cohort study highlights the prognostic weight of histological patterns in thyroid cancer. Read the full article: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #GlobalSurgery #WJS #OncologyResearch

New @WorldJSurg Individualized Lung-Protective Ventilation Strategy Based on Esophageal Pressure Monitoring in Patients With ARDS Associated With Severe Acute Pancreatitis - A Randomized Controlled Trial By: Yang Zhao, Shengxuan Zhang, Chengjiang Liu, Xiaoxia Wang Read: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #CriticalCare #GlobalSurgery #WJS

Prehospital Trauma Quality Improvement: The Role of Prehospital Database in Improving Timely Access to Trauma Care by Khan et al This study explores how prehospital databases can be powerful tools in improving access and response times for trauma care. doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #TraumaCare #GlobalSurgery #WJS

What happens after surgery, beyond the operating room? This new study explores Health-Related Quality of Life and Social Reintegration in patients post-reconstructive surgery in a low-resource setting — offering insights that go beyond survival. 📖 Read more: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #GlobalSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #QualityOfLife #WJS #HealthEquity

Final votes are in! Online journal clubs are best with a combined audience of students, early and experienced researchers!

Ending off the week with a #QOTD "We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WJS #research #surgery #globalhealth

Calling all #WJS readers! 🗣 Tell us your thoughts on online journal clubs and their ideal audience 👇💭 #research #surgery

Hot off the Press of the #WJS! 📰 ‘Performance of Diagnostic Guidelines in the Evaluation of Choledocholithiasis in Patients With Acute Biliary Presentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ Authors: Henry C. K. Kwok et al. 🔗: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… Read it today!

Recent article alert! ‘Evaluating the Impact of Multi-Institutional Care in Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis’ Authors: Rasic et al. 🔗: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… Catch the latest in surgical research at #WJS! 🫡

Hot off the Press of the #WJS! 📰 ‘Specific Items of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Liver Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: A Systematic Review’ Authors: Joliat et al. 🔗: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… Read it now and join the conversation! #surgery #liver #research

#QOTD “I fail literally every day, sometimes several times a day. All I can hope is that my successes are outweighing those failures.” Mariam Naficy, Founder of Minted May we all continue to move forward despite any perceived failures ✨

Tension Pneumoperitoneum isn’t always trauma-induced - but it’s always urgent. New in #WJS: A comprehensive review of causes, diagnosis, and life-saving management strategies by Alec K. D et al “Tension Pneumoperitoneum: A Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies” doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… 🩺 Stay prepared. Stay informed. #Surgery #GlobalSurgery #WJS

The Language of Surgery Should Be Universal VanWinkle et al. just explored “The Language We Use to Teach Surgery: Language Inaccessibility of Minimally Invasive Surgical Training in Francophone Countries” 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #GlobalSurgery #EquityInSurgery #WJS

The ISS/SIC Council Meeting took place today! Thank you to all ISS/SIC Council Members for your time and contributions. Big steps ahead for #ISW2026Mexico and early insights into ISW 2028 #GlobalSurgery #ISSSIC #SurgicalSociety #SurgeryCommunity #SurgicalLeadership

Your research has the power to shape the future of surgical care. Together, we can break barriers, bridge gaps, and ensure equitable access for all. 💡 Share your insights and innovations with the world—submit your manuscript to the @WorldJSurg today: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wjsurgery 🌍 Let’s advance global surgery, one publication at a time. #GlobalSurgery #WJS #SubmitNow

Can a targeted care bundle significantly reduce SSIs in emergency general surgery? Check this new cohort study out and share your thoughts with us “A Care Bundle to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Emergency General Surgery” 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #SurgicalInfectionPrevention #GlobalSurgery #EmergencySurgery #WJS