Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119698
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Retrospective study on the effects of different acupuncture protocols on gastrointestinal function recovery after general anesthesia gastrointestinal endoscopy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Dan Chen, Bei-Zhen Li, Feng Yang, Jun-Yan Jin, Xue Song and Jian-Hui Jiang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Jian-Hui Jiang, Research Fellow, Department of Acupuncture, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Changsha Hospital, No. 641 Renmin Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 311200, Zhejiang Province, China. huijianjiang@126.com
Key Words	Acupuncture; General anesthesia; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Gastrointestinal function recovery; Retrospective study; Electroacupuncture
Core Tip	This study examines the impact of an optimized acupuncture protocol on the recovery of gastrointestinal function following general anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy. The optimized protocol incorporates Shangjuxu (ST37), Zhongwan (CV12), and electroacupuncture in addition to conventional acupuncture points. It significantly shortens recovery time, alleviates abdominal discomfort, and enhances patient satisfaction while maintaining a high level of safety, thus offering a better clinical option.
Citation	Chen D, Li BZ, Yang F, Jin JY, Song X, Jiang JH. Retrospective study on the effects of different acupuncture protocols on gastrointestinal function recovery after general anesthesia gastrointestinal endoscopy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-27 11:10
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-27 11:10
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-10 05:48
Return for Revision	2026-04-10 05:48
Revised	2026-04-18 14:10
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-01 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-02 05:55
Articles in Press	2026-06-02 05:55
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