Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	114048
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Integrative acupoint stimulation within enhanced recovery after surgery: Harnessing the neuroimmune axis for enhanced gastrointestinal recovery
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Gang Wang and Sheng-Jie Pan
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Corresponding Author	Gang Wang, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China. 286651551@qq.com
Key Words	Enhanced recovery after surgery; Acupoint stimulation; Gastrointestinal recovery; Neuroimmune modulation; Perioperative care
Core Tip	Integrative acupoint stimulation, combining meridian flow injection and transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, enhances postoperative gastrointestinal recovery within enhanced recovery after surgery protocols by modulating the neuroimmune axis. This approach accelerates return of bowel function, attenuates stress hormone surges, reduces complications, and improves patient satisfaction. By bridging traditional therapies with modern mechanistic understanding, it exemplifies a precision supportive care strategy in gastrointestinal surgery and highlights the potential of multimodal perioperative interventions to optimize recovery, resilience, and long-term outcomes.
Citation	Wang G, Pan SJ. Integrative acupoint stimulation within enhanced recovery after surgery: Harnessing the neuroimmune axis for enhanced gastrointestinal recovery. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-10 06:30
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-10 06:30
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-21 09:19
Return for Revision	2025-10-21 09:19
Revised	2025-10-23 10:10
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-01 02:50
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-02 09:35
Articles in Press	2025-12-02 09:35
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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