Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	116727
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Clinical mechanisms of continuous stellate ganglion block in improving postoperative anxiety and depression after thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xuan Liu, Wei Jing, Xiao-Jia Sun, Lu Zhang and Ye-Ming Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number 2026 Hebei Provincial Medical Science Research Program No. 20260801
Corresponding Author	Ye-Ming Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, No. 12 Changqing Road, Zhangjiakou 075000, Hebei Province, China. hbbfxyfsdyyywym@163.com
Key Words	Stellate ganglion block; Thoracic surgery, Video-assisted; Lung neoplasms; Postoperative anxiety; Postoperative pain
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that continuous stellate ganglion block (CSGB) significantly reduces postoperative anxiety and depression in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery. By modulating the sympathetic nervous system, relieving postoperative pain, improving sleep quality, and promoting early mobilization, CSGB provides dual physical-psychological benefits. These findings highlight CSGB as a promising adjunct within enhanced recovery pathways, offering a novel strategy for improving emotional outcomes and accelerating postoperative recovery.
Citation	Liu X, Jing W, Sun XJ, Zhang L, Wang YM. Clinical mechanisms of continuous stellate ganglion block in improving postoperative anxiety and depression after thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-28 10:02
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-28 10:02
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-18 08:57
Return for Revision	2025-12-18 08:57
Revised	2025-12-27 08:08
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-04 16:51
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-02 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-02 06:52
Articles in Press	2026-04-02 06:52
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