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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 120260
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120260
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120260
Figure 1 Conceptual framework of acupuncture and non-pharmacological interventions integrated into enhanced recovery after surgery pathways for enhancing gastrointestinal functional recovery after abdominal surgery.
ERAS: Enhanced recovery after surgery; TEAS: Trans cutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation; GI: Gastrointestinal.
- Citation: Xu QQ, Yu Y, Gao YN. Functional recovery after abdominal surgery and the emerging role of acupuncture. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 120260
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i6/120260.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120260