Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116488
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Effect of Chinese herbal medicine enema on postoperative gastrointestinal function in gastric cancer patients: A meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Xuan Xie, Ze-Hui Wang, Song-Lin Zhang and Wei Yang
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Corresponding Author	Wei Yang, Department of Proctology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 528 Zhangheng Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 201203, China. yangweiyisheng@126.com
Key Words	Gastric cancer; Postoperative complications; Gastrointestinal dysfunction; Chinese herbal medicine enema; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine enema in enhancing postoperative gastrointestinal recovery among gastric cancer patients. Six randomized controlled trials involving 843 patients were analyzed. Chinese herbal medicine enema significantly shortened time to first flatus, defecation, and bowel sound recovery, and improved intestinal flora balance without increasing postoperative complications. These findings highlight that Chinese herbal medicine enema is a safe, effective, and integrative approach to promote gastrointestinal function recovery following gastrectomy.
Citation	Xie XX, Wang ZH, Zhang SL, Yang W. Effect of Chinese herbal medicine enema on postoperative gastrointestinal function in gastric cancer patients: A meta-analysis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-28 10:09
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-28 10:09
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-19 07:58
Return for Revision	2025-12-19 07:58
Revised	2026-01-08 14:25
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-09 12:19
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-14 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-14 08:29
Articles in Press	2026-02-14 08:29
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