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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2026; 32(2): 114591
Published online Jan 14, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i2.114591
Published online Jan 14, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i2.114591
Evidence-based acupuncture: Methodological insights and challenges in gastroenteroscopy recovery research
Jia-Le Zhang, Institute of Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Liang-Zhen You, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
Author contributions: Zhang JL contributed to the concept, design, manuscript writing, and editing, as well as the review of the literature; You LZ contributed to the concept, design, manuscript editing.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Liang-Zhen You, MD, Doctor, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 5 Hai Yun Cang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100700, China.
Received: September 24, 2025
Revised: November 10, 2025
Accepted: November 19, 2025
Published online: January 14, 2026
Processing time: 110 Days and 23.9 Hours
Revised: November 10, 2025
Accepted: November 19, 2025
Published online: January 14, 2026
Processing time: 110 Days and 23.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study highlights the innovative integration of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation and meridian flow injection with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles to enhance gastroenteroscopy recovery, demonstrating significant improvements in gastrointestinal function and stress reduction. Its key contribution lies in proposing a novel evidence-based framework, emphasizing the need for multicenter trials and advanced methodologies to address current challenges in trial design and reporting, thereby advancing the global acceptance of TCM in perioperative care.