Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115921
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of Neiguan and Gongsun acupuncture on gastric electrical rhythm after gastric cancer surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li-Qin Yan and Ping Li
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Corresponding Author	Ping Li, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third People’s Hospital of Hubei Province, No. 26 Zhongshan Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. 18672997852@163.com
Key Words	Gastric cancer; Functional dyspepsia; Acupuncture therapy; Neiguan point; Gongsun point
Core Tip	Functional dyspepsia (FD) frequently occurs after gastric cancer surgery, severely affecting postoperative recovery. This retrospective study evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture at Neiguan and Gongsun points combined with domperidone therapy in 120 post-gastrectomy patients. The combination treatment significantly improved clinical response rates, Nepean Dyspepsia Index and Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, and normalized serum motilin and gastrin levels compared with medication alone. These findings indicate that PC6-SP4 acupuncture effectively regulates gastric electrical rhythm and gastrointestinal hormone balance, providing an evidence-based complementary therapy for post-gastrectomy FD management.
Citation	Yan LQ, Li P. Effect of Neiguan and Gongsun acupuncture on gastric electrical rhythm after gastric cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-21 09:15
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-21 09:16
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-16 06:29
Return for Revision	2025-12-16 06:29
Revised	2025-12-27 15:53
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-16 01:27
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 03:01
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 06:59
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 06:59
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