Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115050
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways and postoperative gastrointestinal function in colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bai-Hui Zhao and Chun-Xiao Bao
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Corresponding Author	Chun-Xiao Bao, MD, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shaoxing Central Hospital, No. 1 Huayu Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 312030, Zhejiang Province, China. baocx1197@163.com
Key Words	Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways; Colorectal cancer; Postoperative gastrointestinal function; Prospective cohort study; Recovery of gastrointestinal function
Core Tip	Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways integrated with structured rehabilitation training significantly accelerate postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. This prospective cohort study showed that ERAS reduced the time to first exhaustion and defecation, lowered pain scores, decreased postoperative complications, and improved quality of life across the physical, emotional, and gastrointestinal domains. These findings show the clinical and rehabilitative value of combining ERAS protocols with targeted rehabilitation strategies to optimize postoperative recovery and promote evidence-based, patient-centred perioperative management.
Citation	Zhao BH, Bao CX. Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways and postoperative gastrointestinal function in colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-11-04 09:02
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-04 09:03
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-24 11:32
Return for Revision	2025-11-24 11:32
Revised	2025-12-03 09:10
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-05 09:13
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-22 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-22 03:12
Articles in Press	2025-12-22 03:12
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