Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	121902
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.121902
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Non-surgical magnetic-electrical biofeedback improves anterior resection syndrome after sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xia-Hui Weng and Yin Huang
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Corresponding Author	Xia-Hui Weng, Associate Chief Nurse, Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Wuhan Eighth Hospital (Wuhan Colorectal Hospital), No. 1288 Jianshe Avenue, Jiang’an District, Wuhan 430012, Hubei Province, China. wxh1390001@163.com
Key Words	Magnetic-electrical biofeedback therapy; Low rectal cancer; Sphincter-preserving surgery; Anterior resection syndrome; Anorectal function
Core Tip	Anterior resection syndrome remains one of the most challenging functional complications after sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancer, substantially affecting patients' quality of life. This study demonstrates that combined magnetic-electrical biofeedback therapy significantly improves bowel function, anal sphincter function, anorectal physiological parameters, and patient-reported bowel function compared with conventional rehabilitation alone. The combined intervention achieved a higher overall clinical response rate and promoted coordinated recovery of rectal and anal functions, suggesting that it is a safe, effective, and promising rehabilitation strategy for postoperative anterior resection syndrome management.
Citation	Weng XH, Huang Y. Non-surgical magnetic-electrical biofeedback improves anterior resection syndrome after sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancer World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.121902
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Received	2026-05-12 10:58
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-12 10:58
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-02 08:26
Return for Revision	2026-06-02 08:26
Revised	2026-06-16 15:18
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-06-24 08:40
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-14 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-14 06:23
Articles in Press	2026-07-14 06:23
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