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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119698
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119698
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119698
Retrospective study on the effects of different acupuncture protocols on gastrointestinal function recovery after general anesthesia gastrointestinal endoscopy
Dan Chen, Bei-Zhen Li, Jun-Yan Jin, Xue Song, Department of Acupuncture, Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
Feng Yang, Department of Gastroenterology, Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
Jian-Hui Jiang, Department of Acupuncture, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Changsha Hospital, Shaoxing 311200, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Chen D conceptualized and designed the research, collected and analyzed data, and drafted and revised the manuscript; Li BZ, Yang F, Jin JY, and Song X conducted case screening, patient follow-up and other auxiliary work; Jiang JH reviewed the research proposal, controlled research quality and coordinated the submission process; and all authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and take responsibility for the content.
AI contribution statement: The authors declare that no AI tools were used in the development or writing of this manuscript and take full responsibility for its integrity, accuracy, and originality.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, approval No. 2026-001.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and their legal guardians provided written informed consent prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
Corresponding author: Jian-Hui Jiang, Research Fellow, Department of Acupuncture, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Changsha Hospital, No. 641 Renmin Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 311200, Zhejiang Province, China. huijianjiang@126.com
Received: March 27, 2026
Revised: April 18, 2026
Accepted: June 2, 2026
Published online: September 27, 2026
Processing time: 171 Days and 22.2 Hours
Revised: April 18, 2026
Accepted: June 2, 2026
Published online: September 27, 2026
Processing time: 171 Days and 22.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study examines the impact of an optimized acupuncture protocol on the recovery of gastrointestinal function following general anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy. The optimized protocol incorporates Shangjuxu (ST37), Zhongwan (CV12), and electroacupuncture in addition to conventional acupuncture points. It significantly shortens recovery time, alleviates abdominal discomfort, and enhances patient satisfaction while maintaining a high level of safety, thus offering a better clinical option.