In clinical practice, acupuncture anesthesia presents a multitude of advantages, pivotal among these being Body System Protection. This technique supports the body's natural defenses, reducing the physiological stress often associated with surgical procedures. By modulating the body's response to pain, acupuncture anesthesia allows for a lower Dosage of Medication, significantly reducing the potential for drug-related side effects. Furthermore, this approach plays a crucial role in Emotion Regulation, helping patients maintain a calm and stable emotional state, which is essential for a positive surgical outcome. The impact of acupuncture on the nervous system not only aids in Pain Relief but also promotes Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Patients tend to experience faster recuperation times, attributed to the holistic nature of this method. Additionally, acupuncture anesthesia is associated with a Lower Incidence of Side Effects compared to conventional anesthetics. Its ability to modulate and balance the body's responses makes it an invaluable tool in the realm of modern medicine, offering a safer, more patient-centered approach to pain management and recovery.

           
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)
Acupuncture anesthesia is a valuable component of ERAS protocols, facilitating faster recovery, reduced pain, and shorter hospital stays.
Postoperative Complications
Acupuncture anesthesia can help reduce the risk of postoperative complications, including infections and respiratory issues, by optimizing the body's response to surgery.

Acupuncture anesthesia for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery-ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)


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26021961 We aimed to evaluate if acupuncture can improve clinical benefits and patient satisfaction after gynaecological surgery supported by enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes. Forsch Komplementmed. 2015;22(2):111-6. doi: 10.1159/000381360. Epub 2015 Apr 22. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
26021961 In this study, we demonstrated that acupuncture can enhance recovery in gynaecological surgery without adverse effects and thus should be considered in ERAS. Forsch Komplementmed. 2015;22(2):111-6. doi: 10.1159/000381360. Epub 2015 Apr 22. Adverse Reactions ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37313570 As a relatively safe non-drug treatment, acupuncture has the underlying advantages in participating into multidisciplinary coordination in the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Jun 12;43(6):727-32. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220808-0003. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37313570 By building up higher-quality medical evidences and revealing the effect mechanism of acupuncture from multi-dimenisonal aspects, it is expected that acupuncture technology can be coordinated with ERAS to optimize the clinical path in the perioperative period, and boost the development of the perioperative medicine ultimately. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Jun 12;43(6):727-32. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220808-0003. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37234245 Current research has revealed that perioperative acupuncture has the potential to become an active intervention under the concept of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery). Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 May 10;10:1133585. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1133585. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 The meta-analysis indicated that acupuncture could effectively reduce the TFF, TFD, and TBSR compared with routine treatment (RT), sham acupuncture, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 However, acupuncture did not shorten the LOS compared with RT and ERAS. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 The pooled results indicated that acupuncture-related therapy had a better effect in shortening the TFF compared with ERAS (SMD = -1.15; 95% CI: -1.93 to -0.37; P = 0.004; Figure 5A ). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 Meta-analysis of acupuncture-related therapy versus enhanced recovery after surgery. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 (A) Meta-analysis of acupuncture-related therapy versus enhanced recovery after surgery for the time to first flatus. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 (B) Meta-analysis of acupuncture-related therapy versus enhanced recovery after surgery for the time to first defecation. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 (C) Meta-analysis of acupuncture-related therapy versus enhanced recovery after surgery for the length of hospital stay. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 The analysis revealed that acupuncture-related therapy resulted in a reduction in the TFD compared with ERAS (SMD = -0.89; 95% CI: -1.65 to -0.14; P = 0.02; Figure 5B ). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 The acupuncture-related therapy group could not shorten the LOS compared with the ERAS group (MD = 0.40; 95% CI: -0.72 to 1.52; P = 0.48; Figure 5C ). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 A sensitivity analysis was not performed due to the smaller number of studies comparing acupuncture-related treatments with SA and ERAS ( Table 3 ). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 The systematic analysis comprised four outcomes in the acupuncture-related therapy group compared with the RT group ( Figure 8A ), three outcomes in the acupuncture-related therapy group compared with the SA group ( Figure 8B ), and three outcomes in the acupuncture-related therapy group compared with the ERAS group ( Figure 8C ). Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 (C) GRADE evidence profiles for acupuncture-related therapy versus enhanced recovery after surgery. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37361600 Low to moderate quality of evidence suggested that acupuncture could effectively reduce the TFF, TFD, and TBSR compared with RT, SA, and ERAS; however, acupuncture did not shorten the LOS compared with RT and ERAS. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 9;13:1184228. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184228. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37397275 Acupuncture has a potential role in reducing the prevalence of opioids or other perioperative pharmacologic agents for perioperative complications, making it an ideal candidate for integration into ERAS and other opioid-sparing procedures. J Pain Res. 2023 Jun 27;16:2189-2204. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S415998. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Effect of acupuncture inclusion in the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on tumor patient gastrointestinal function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in restoring gastrointestinal function in tumor patients receiving the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the rationality and efficacy of integrating acupuncture in the ERAS strategy to recuperate gastrointestinal function. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 We searched eleven databases for relevant randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction in tumor patients treated with the ERAS protocol. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 These findings provide evidence-based recommendations for the inclusion of acupuncture in the ERAS protocol for tumor patients. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Acupuncture in the ERAS protocol of tumor patients has been shown to be a viable option for restoring gastrointestinal function in a number of surgical procedures, and there is increasing evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that acupuncture can be used by tumor patients undergoing the ERAS protocol and should be included in the standardized ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Few studies have summarized the effect of acupuncture on gastrointestinal function recovery in tumor patients treated with the ERAS protocol. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 To provide evidence for decision makers, the main purpose of the present systematic review and meta−analysis was to summarize the evidence and evaluate the effect of acupuncture on gastrointestinal recovery in tumor patients treated with the ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Although different acupoints were used in the various studies, the same acupuncture protocol was used for a specific type of ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 The present systematic review and meta−analysis evaluated acupuncture (manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture) in restoring gastrointestinal function in tumor patients treated with an ERAS protocol. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Acupuncture has not yet been included in the global ERAS strategy guidelines. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Some previous studies have experimentally tested acupuncture and demonstrated its effectiveness for restoring gastrointestinal function in tumor patients receiving the ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 In the present systematic review and meta−analysis, we summarized the evidence and evaluated the effect of acupuncture on gastrointestinal recovery in tumor patients subjected to the ERAS strategy, providing evidence for its inclusion in the ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Because pain control is considered an integral part of the ERAS strategy and drug treatment is flawed to some extent, acupuncture, a non-pharmacological therapy, is a good choice. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Acupuncture significantly promotes recovery of gastrointestinal function and pain control in tumor patients treated with the ERAS strategy, with ST36 and ST37 being the most commonly used acupuncture points. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Although the safety of acupuncture was poorly reported in the included studies, acupuncture is recommended to be included in the ERAS strategy for tumor patients seeking nonpharmacologic treatment for recovery of gastrointestinal function and pain control. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Due to the problems associated with blinding in all included RCTs, more rigorous studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of acupuncture in promoting recovery of gastrointestinal function and pain control in tumor patients treated with the ERAS strategy. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37655096 Both high-quality and large-scale randomized clinical trials are needed in the future to verify these results and develop a standardized strategy for acupuncture in the ERAS protocol. Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 15;13:1232754. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1232754. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
37692781 In addition, the number of acupuncture points selected, the type of acupuncture points, the frequency and intensity of electroacupuncture, and the standardization of the ERAS protocols varied among the studies included in the analysis, which could be a source of heterogeneity in outcome indicators. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Aug 25;10:1201769. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1201769. eCollection 2023. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Review
32062864 The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway has been widely adopted for a broad range of complex surgical procedures to improve the quality of surgical care. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Clinic
32062864 As an essential component of most ERAS pathways, multimodal pain management with nonopioid agents or techniques is established to minimize the use of perioperative opioids and to decrease opioidxe2x80x90related adverse effects (e.g. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Adverse Reactions ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Clinic
32062864 Lung surgery guidelines strongly recommend opioidxe2x80x90sparing analgesia and nausea and vomiting control to improve the quality of ERAS.12 There is a dosexe2x80x90response relationship between opioid use and adverse effects.13 Our data showed that TEAS reduced the postoperative sufentanil consumption by almost 16%, suggesting that TEAS may exert an analgesic effect. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Analgesic Effect Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Clinic
32062864 Similarly, the incidences of PONV were dramatically reduced, adding weight to a previous study suggesting analgesic benefit of TEAS for lung cancer patients.8 The findings of the present study are significant because prevalence of ERAS is increasing. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Clinic
35704659 Manneras et al. PLoS One. 2022 Jun 15;17(6):e0259609. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259609. eCollection 2022. ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Mechanism