AI Article Synopsis

  • Abdominal surgery often leads to complications, with postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction being the most common issue affecting recovery.
  • Acupuncture, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, shows promise for aiding gastrointestinal recovery post-surgery, with some supporting clinical and animal research, though many studies have limitations.
  • This article reviews the current state of research on acupuncture in this context and discusses factors like intervention timing and acupoint selection to enhance its practical application.

Article Abstract

Abdominal surgery is a critical surgery, with more and more attention being paid to postoperative life quality and associated complications in recent years. Among these complications, postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction is the most common complication of abdominal surgery. Acupuncture therapy is a treatment approach based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, and its feasibility in aiding gastrointestinal recovery after abdominal surgery is supported by both Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and animal experiments. A lot of clinical research has been conducted to evaluate its efficacy, albeit with limitations, and at preliminary stages. Moreover, intervention timing, acupoint selection, and patient benefits should also be considered in clinical practices. This article summarizes the progress of clinical research on acupuncture therapy in gastrointestinal recovery after abdominal surgery and discusses related issues and operations, with the aim to provide new insights and prospects for the incorporation of acupuncture into the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol.

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