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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 116996
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116996
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116996
Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Zusanli and Neiguan on postoperative recovery in patients with colorectal cancer
Yong Yuan, Medical College, Henan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Zhoukou 466000, Henan Province, China
Shi Xiao, Rehabilitation Center, Zhoukou Hospital of TCM, Zhoukou 466000, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Yuan Y initiated research, conducted the collation and statistical analysis, and wrote the original manuscript and revised the paper; Xiao S designed the experiments and conducted clinical data collection, performed postoperative follow-up, and recorded the data; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhoukou Hospital of TCM.
Clinical trial registration statement: This study did not involve any clinical trials.
Informed consent statement: The ethics committee agrees to waive informed consent.
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: All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article.
Corresponding author: Yong Yuan, Medical College, Henan Vocational University of Science and Technology, No. 6 East Section of Wenchang Avenue, Zhoukou 466000, Henan Province, China. yxy408@126.com
Received: November 28, 2025
Revised: December 29, 2025
Accepted: February 4, 2026
Published online: May 27, 2026
Processing time: 180 Days and 4.2 Hours
Revised: December 29, 2025
Accepted: February 4, 2026
Published online: May 27, 2026
Processing time: 180 Days and 4.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This retrospective study demonstrates that the perioperative application of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Zusanli and Neiguan acupoints can significantly promote gastrointestinal function recovery, reduce postoperative pain, and lower the incidence of complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. By analyzing clinical medical record data, this study provides evidence for the integration of traditional Chinese medicine’s qi-blood harmonization theory with modern enhanced recovery after surgery practices, supporting the safety and efficacy of this non-pharmacological adjunctive therapy.