Abstract

This study explores the application value of Zhao Shi Lei-huo-jiu in managing common postoperative gastrointestinal symptom clusters following rectal cancer surgery, under the framework of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) concept. By detailing the development, core elements, and application of ERAS in colorectal surgery, combined with the historical origins, unique techniques, and mechanisms of Zhao Shi Lei-huo-jiu, this paper highlights the innovation of integrating traditional Chinese medicine treatments with modern surgical recovery principles. Through a rigorously designed research process, rectal cancer postoperative patients were selected as research subjects, and the data collection and implementation steps were explicitly outlined. The study results provide scientific evidence for the practical efficacy and advantages of Zhao Shi Lei-huo-jiu in postoperative rehabilitation for rectal cancer, offering significant practical implications for guiding clinical practice and promoting early patient recovery.