Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	114917
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern surgery: A comprehensive approach to complex anal fistula
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia Wei, Ming-Chen Zhang, Yi-Hong Shen, Yan Jiao and Ya-Hui Liu
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Corresponding Author	Ya-Hui Liu, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. yahui@jlu.edu.cn
Key Words	Complex anal fistula; Surgical treatment; Traditional Chinese medicine; Integrated therapy; Wound healing; Inflammation regulation
Core Tip	The management of complex anal fistulas requires a comprehensive approach that integrates modern surgical techniques with traditional Chinese medicine. Combining precise anatomical interventions with traditional Chinese medicine’s holistic modulation of inflammation and tissue repair can significantly improve healing rates, reduce recurrence, and preserve anorectal function, ultimately enhancing patient recovery and quality of life.
Citation	Wei J, Zhang MC, Shen YH, Jiao Y, Liu YH. Integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern surgery: A comprehensive approach to complex anal fistula. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-10-01 01:44
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-01 01:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-31 07:44
Return for Revision	2025-10-31 07:44
Revised	2025-11-01 15:12
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-08 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-08 05:43
Articles in Press	2025-12-08 05:43
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