Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

This study tests whether thread embedding acupuncture (a technique where tiny threads are placed under the skin at acupuncture points) can help patients recover faster from bowel slowdown (ileus) after colorectal cancer surgery. Ileus — the temporary paralysis of the gut after surgery — is a common complication that delays recovery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 to 80 years old - You have been diagnosed with Stage I–III colorectal cancer - You are scheduled for elective (planned) laparoscopic colorectal surgery - You are in adequate general health (ASA status I–III) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had prior major abdominal surgery - Your surgery is an emergency - You are having surgery for palliative (comfort care) purposes - You are having other organs removed at the same time Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.