Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115158
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting after cholecystectomy: Mechanistic insights and clinical evidence
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu Shan, Hao-Xue Zhang and Yan Jiao
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Corresponding Author	Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
Key Words	Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture; Cholecystectomy; Nausea and vomiting; Perioperative management; Non-pharmacological treatment
Core Tip	Postoperative nausea and vomiting frequently complicates recovery after cholecystectomy despite advances in pharmacologic prophylaxis. This review summarizes recent mechanistic and clinical evidence supporting traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture as a safe, effective adjunctive therapy. Acupuncture modulates autonomic function, enhances gastrointestinal motility, and balances neurotransmitter signaling to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting severity. Stimulation at Neiguan demonstrates consistent antiemetic benefits, suggesting that acupuncture may be integrated into multimodal perioperative management to optimize recovery and improve patient satisfaction.
Citation	Shan Y, Zhang HX, Jiao Y. Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting after cholecystectomy: Mechanistic insights and clinical evidence. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-10 01:43
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-10 01:43
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-04 08:27
Return for Revision	2025-12-04 08:27
Revised	2025-12-05 04:04
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-08 02:16
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-08 02:47
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-08 07:40
Articles in Press	2026-01-08 07:40
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