Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119666
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effects of auricular vagus nerve stimulation with press needles plus Zusanli moxibustion on patients with colorectal cancer postoperatively
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xi-Xi Chen, Nan Lin, Yan-Bo Chen, Xian-Hua Zhou and Ya-Jun Zhang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Zhejiang Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Plan Project 2025ZX060 Science and Technology Plan Project of Taizhou 25ywb231 Science and Technology Plan Project of Sanmen 25218
Corresponding Author	Ya-Jun Zhang, MD, Department of Acupuncture and Massage, Sanmen People’s Hospital, Sanmenwan Branch, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 171 Renmin Road, Haiyou Street, Sanmen 317100, Zhejiang Province, China. zhangyajun@zjsmyy.com
Key Words	Auricular vagus nerve stimulation with press needles; Moxibustion at Zusanli acupoint; Colorectal cancer; Gastrointestinal function; Gastrointestinal hormone; Serum inflammatory markers
Core Tip	Several analyses revealed that this combined therapy significantly improved treatment efficacy, reduced pain at 12 hours and 48 hours postoperatively, and promoted gastrointestinal function recovery. It also exerted positive effects in suppressing serum inflammation and improving quality of life, providing a safe, effective, and non-invasive rehabilitation strategy integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
Citation	Chen XX, Lin N, Chen YB, Zhou XH, Zhang YJ. Effects of auricular vagus nerve stimulation with press needles plus Zusanli moxibustion on patients with colorectal cancer postoperatively. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-04-10 10:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-10 10:04
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-27 08:53
Return for Revision	2026-04-27 08:53
Revised	2026-05-20 14:08
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-25 00:05
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-25 02:30
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-25 03:14
Articles in Press	2026-06-25 03:14
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