Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	118317
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Application of mirabilite in gastrointestinal surgery: A randomized controlled trial
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Tai-Yuan Li, Rui-Xiang Zou, Fang-Zheng Min, A-Long Luo and Shan-Ping Ye
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Jiangxi Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Plan Project 2023B0925
Corresponding Author	Shan-Ping Ye, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi Province, China. ndyfy08807@ncu.edu.cn
Key Words	Mirabilite; Gastrointestinal surgery; Surgical site infection; Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction; C-reactive protein
Core Tip	This randomized controlled trial provides robust evidence that the topical application of mirabilite, a traditional external therapy, is a simple yet effective adjunct to standard postoperative care in gastrointestinal surgery. The treatment demonstrates multifaceted benefits: It significantly accelerates recovery of gastrointestinal function, reduces postoperative pain and systemic inflammation, decreases drainage volume, and lowers the incidence of surgical site infections. These clinically meaningful outcomes led to a shorter hospital stay, highlighting mirabilite’s potential to improve patient recovery and optimize healthcare efficiency. Mirabilite application represents a safe, practical, and valuable non-invasive strategy to enhance short-term surgical recovery.
Citation	Li TY, Zou RX, Min FZ, Luo AL, Ye SP. Application of mirabilite in gastrointestinal surgery: A randomized controlled trial. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-30 09:11
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-30 09:11
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-19 07:25
Return for Revision	2026-01-19 07:25
Revised	2026-01-29 06:50
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-07 10:02
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-18 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-18 07:16
Articles in Press	2026-03-18 07:16
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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