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Publication Name World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID 114728
Country China
Category Nursing
Manuscript Type Letter to the Editor
Article Title Beyond the scalpel: Integrating mind and body with multidisciplinary team nursing in gastrointestinal oncology
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Dan-Dan Zuo, Shun Zhang and Xi Tan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Xi Tan, Department of Endoscopy, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 1800 Yuntai Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200120, China. 1162129089@qq.com
Key Words Gastrointestinal tumors; Multidisciplinary team; Collaborative nursing; Postoperative recovery; Wound healing; Anxiety and depression
Core Tip The study by Huang and Qian validates the profound impact of multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaborative nursing on postoperative gastrointestinal tumor patients. This integrated approach, which addresses both physical and psychological well-being, leads to superior wound healing, reduced emotional distress, and fewer complications. Their work champions a necessary shift from conventional, fragmented care to a holistic, patient-centered model, advocating for the widespread adoption of MDT nursing as a new standard to optimize recovery and enhance the quality of life in gastrointestinal oncology.
Citation

Zuo DD, Zhang S, Tan X. Beyond the scalpel: Integrating mind and body with multidisciplinary team nursing in gastrointestinal oncology. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(3): 114728

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ISSN 1948-5204 (online)
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