Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal function recovery after laparoscopic radical gastrectomy-a randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsPreoperative TEAS and sustained TEAS within 2 d of the operation can effectively reduce the early postoperative pain, reduce the early postoperative consumption of analgesics, the total consumption of anesthetics, and the incidence of PONV as well as shorten the duration of first bowel sounds, first flatus and first defecation after the operation, promoting the recovery of gastrointestinal function and improving the patient satisfaction rate.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research