Effect of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation on the quality of recovery in patients with cholelithiasis after laparoscopic surgery
NAN Kai,REN Wen,WANG Yu-ling
Tianjin Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital，Tianjin300100, China
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on postoperative recovery quality in cholelithiasis patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Methods Using a non-concurrent controlled trial design, 81 patients with cholelithiasis who underwent laparoscopic surgery in our hospital from December 2023 to February 2024 were selected (41 in the control group and 40 in the TEAS group). The control group received conventional recovery care, while the TEAS group received additional electrical stimulation intervention at bilateral Hegu (LI4), Neiguan (PC6), Zusanli (ST36), and Yongquan (KI1) acupoints based on the control group’s treatment. The recovery time, visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, and sedation/agitation scores during the recovery period were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Results The TEAS group exhibited significantly shorter extubation time, recovery time, and PACU stay duration compared to the control group, with a statistically significant difference (P <0.05). Additionally, the TEAS group demonstrated lower pain VAS scores and sedation/agitation scores during the recovery period, with the differences being statistically significant(P <0.05). Conclusion TEAS intervention can effectively improve the quality of recovery in cholelithiasis patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
