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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2026; 18(1): 114337
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.114337
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.114337
Identifying neuropathic pain and the effects of perioperative psychological intervention in patients with gastric cancer
Ke Zhang, General Surgery Center, Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi Province, China
Zi-Jun Li, Department of Medical Oncology, Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang K designed the study, conducted data collection and analyzed the data, drafted the initial manuscript, participated in data verification, and provided critical input on manuscript content refinement; Li ZJ supervised the entire research process, formulated key research directions, revised the manuscript for intellectual content, coordinated peer review responses, and ensured the integrity of the work. All the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, No. JJSDYRMYY-YXLL-2025-609.
Clinical trial registration statement: This study was registered at the Clinical Trial Center (http://www.researchregistry.com), No. researchregistry11609.
Informed consent statement: All individuals who participated in this study provided written informed consent prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 Statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 Statement.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Zi-Jun Li, MD, Department of Medical Oncology, Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, No. 48 Taling South Road, Xunyang District, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi Province, China. ziyuan0727@126.com
Received: September 17, 2025
Revised: October 22, 2025
Accepted: December 2, 2025
Published online: January 27, 2026
Processing time: 127 Days and 2.7 Hours
Revised: October 22, 2025
Accepted: December 2, 2025
Published online: January 27, 2026
Processing time: 127 Days and 2.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Neuropathic pain (NP) components are common but often overlooked in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer. Identifying NP components and combining standard perioperative pain management with psychological interventions can significantly alleviate pain intensity, reduce NP positivity, improve emotional well-being, and decrease analgesic consumption. Moreover, such identification accelerates postoperative recovery and enhances overall recovery quality, emphasizing the clinical value of integrating psychological care into perioperative pain management.