Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	114337
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Identifying neuropathic pain and the effects of perioperative psychological intervention in patients with gastric cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ke Zhang and Zi-Jun Li
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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
Key Words	Gastric cancer; Pain; Neuropathic; Perioperative; Psychological intervention
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.
Citation	Zhang K, Li ZJ. Identifying neuropathic pain and the effects of perioperative psychological intervention in patients with gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-17 08:04
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-17 08:04
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-10 02:28
Return for Revision	2025-10-10 02:28
Revised	2025-10-22 07:59
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-02 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-02 11:45
Articles in Press	2025-12-02 11:45
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