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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2025; 17(6): 104325
Published online Jun 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.104325
Published online Jun 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.104325
Effects of gastrointestinal motility therapy combined with acupuncture on gastrointestinal function in patients after laparoscopic radical surgery
Chen Liang, Feng-Xi Qiu, Xiao-Cun Zhang, Qi-Long Hu, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 201619, China
Author contributions: Liang C designed the research methods and experimental design; Liang C, Qiu FX, and Zhang XC contributed to the data collection, processing, and analysis; Liang C wrote the initial draft of the paper and participated in discussions and revisions; Qiu FX and Zhang XC assisted in paper writing and revision; Hu QL was responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of the entire study; supervised and coordinated the overall research; ensured the completeness and accuracy of the research; and provided economic and technical support.
Supported by Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), Key Project within the Hospital, No. 2024CRZD007; and Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, 2024-2025 Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Project, No. 2024QN063.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, No [2024]117.
Informed consent statement: The need for patient consent was waived due to the retrospective nature of the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Data sharing statement: Dataset available from the corresponding author at hqlhz@163.com.
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Corresponding author: Qi-Long Hu, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Reha
Received: February 7, 2025
Revised: March 10, 2025
Accepted: April 21, 2025
Published online: June 27, 2025
Processing time: 112 Days and 1.8 Hours
Revised: March 10, 2025
Accepted: April 21, 2025
Published online: June 27, 2025
Processing time: 112 Days and 1.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Gastrointestinal (GI) laparoscopic surgery causes GI dysfunction, with signs of changes in defecation patterns, adhesive intestinal obstruction, and abdominal pain. We found that compared with conventional treatment, GI motility therapy combined with acupuncture can effectively promote the recovery of postoperative GI function, regulate GI hormones and immune function, and improve patient satisfaction with good safety.