Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116546
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Role of transversus abdominis plane block combined with multimodal analgesia in early recovery after radical colorectal cancer surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Shi-Xin Zhang, Xiong-Bin Liao, Xiao-Li Lin and Jian Yang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the Startup Fund for Scientific Research, Fujian Medical University 2021QH1236
Corresponding Author	Jian Yang, Department of Anesthesiology, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, No. 15 Dongxin Road, Sanyuan District, Sanming 350001, Fujian Province, China. smsyangjian@sina.com
Key Words	Transversus abdominis plane block; Multimodal analgesia; Colorectal cancer; Enhanced recovery after surgery; Postoperative pain; Ultrasound guidance
Core Tip	This retrospective study evaluates whether integrating an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block into multimodal analgesia can further enhance postoperative recovery after laparoscopic radical colorectal cancer surgery. The findings show that TAP block significantly improves pain control, reduces opioid consumption, accelerates gastrointestinal and functional recovery, attenuates stress responses, and enhances early quality-of-recovery outcomes without increasing complications. These results provide important clinical evidence supporting optimized analgesic strategies and enhanced recovery after surgery implementation for colorectal cancer patients.
Citation	Zhang SX, Liao XB, Lin XL, Yang J. Role of transversus abdominis plane block combined with multimodal analgesia in early recovery after radical colorectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-12 08:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-12 08:52
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 06:07
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 06:07
Revised	2026-01-15 14:11
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-21 08:24
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-12 02:50
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-12 06:29
Articles in Press	2026-02-12 06:29
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