Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	114591
Country	China

Category	Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Evidence-based acupuncture: Methodological insights and challenges in gastroenteroscopy recovery research
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia-Le Zhang and Liang-Zhen You
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Liang-Zhen You, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 5 Hai Yun Cang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100700, China. youliangzh@126.com
Key Words	Traditional Chinese medicine; Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation; Postoperative recovery; Gastroenteroscopy; Integrative medicine
Core Tip	This study highlights the innovative integration of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation and meridian flow injection with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles to enhance gastroenteroscopy recovery, demonstrating significant improvements in gastrointestinal function and stress reduction. Its key contribution lies in proposing a novel evidence-based framework, emphasizing the need for multicenter trials and advanced methodologies to address current challenges in trial design and reporting, thereby advancing the global acceptance of TCM in perioperative care.
Citation	Zhang JL, You LZ. Evidence-based acupuncture: Methodological insights and challenges in gastroenteroscopy recovery research. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-24 01:54
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-24 01:54
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-10-27 09:46
Revised	2025-11-10 09:59
Second Decision	2025-11-19 02:35
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-19 10:09
Articles in Press	2025-11-19 10:09
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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