Improving postoperative enterostomy function is an important measure to elevate patients' quality of life. Multiple interventions including preoperative stoma localization, postoperative nursing care, prevention and management of complications, selection of the optimal timing for stoma closure, nutritional support and dietary adjustment regimens, pharmacotherapy (anti-infection, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and antioxidant medications), physical therapy (infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy and laser therapy), psychological nursing and social support can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative enterostomy complications and enhance patients' self-management capacity. With the continuous advancement of medical technology and the development of new nursing supplies, postoperative enterostomy function will be further optimized. This paper reviews recent research advances in improving postoperative enterostomy function, aiming to provide references for clinical practice.