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This document is a reply to a comment on a study titled "A randomized controlled study on acupuncture for peri-operative pain after open radical prostatectomy." The authors address the comment by discussing the complexity of pain experiences, the generalizability of their results, the choice of acupuncture points, and the impact of acupuncture on recovery parameters. They agree that their study opens up possibilities for non-pharmacological pain management in urology and encourage future research to expand patient diversity, include qualitative results, and deepen the understanding of the neurophysiological basis of acupuncture. The authors also emphasize the importance of considering safety, patient preference, and cost-effectiveness in implementing acupuncture in routine care. [Extracted from the article]