Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116655
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of modified Da-Cheng-Qi decoction on stoma reversal and postoperative ileus after laparoscopic anterior resection
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiu-Yuan Cheng and Tao Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Tao Chen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 120 Guanghua Street, Kunming 650000, Yunnan Province, China. 18588645982@163.com
Key Words	Colorectal cancer; Laparoscopic anterior resection; Da-Cheng-Qi decoction; Stoma reversal; Postoperative ileus; Integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine; Enhanced recovery after surgery
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that modified Da-Cheng-Qi decoction significantly shortens stoma reversal time and reduces postoperative ileus after laparoscopic anterior resection for colorectal cancer. By promoting gastrointestinal motility, regulating gastrointestinal hormones, and attenuating postoperative inflammation, the modified formula accelerates bowel recovery and improves patients’ nutritional status and quality of life. The study highlights the value of integrating traditional Chinese medicine with enhanced recovery pathways and identifies the decoction as an independent factor associated with earlier stoma closure.
Citation	Cheng XY, Chen T. Effect of modified Da-Cheng-Qi decoction on stoma reversal and postoperative ileus after laparoscopic anterior resection. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-05 08:49
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-05 08:49
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-29 07:15
Return for Revision	2025-12-29 07:15
Revised	2026-01-15 08:43
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-16 06:27
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-03 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 07:07
Articles in Press	2026-02-03 07:07
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