Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Zusanli and Neiguan on postoperative recovery in patients with colorectal cancer

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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 116996
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116996

Table 2 Comparison of gastrointestinal recovery times between groups

	Group G (n = 58)	Group TG (n = 66)	t/χ²	P value
Time to first flatus (hours)	28.17 ± 6.02	23.66 ± 5.29	3.421	0.001
Time to first bowel movement (hours)	66.20 ± 14.13	57.59 ± 12.42	3.567	0.001
Time to return of bowel sounds (hours)	20.65 ± 8.47	16.59 ± 7.35	4.291	< 0.001
Time to resume liquid diet (hours)	80.45 ± 20.58	82.31 ± 26.10	1.036	0.302
Time to first ambulation (days)	46.17 ± 15.29	44.89 ± 12.26	0.044	0.965
Length of postoperative stay (days)	9.04 ± 4.28	7.86 ± 2.52	1.627	0.106

Group G: The general anesthesia group; Group TG: The transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation plus general anesthesia group.

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Citation: Yuan Y, Xiao S. Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Zusanli and Neiguan on postoperative recovery in patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 116996
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Yuan Y, Xiao S. Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Zusanli and Neiguan on postoperative recovery in patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 116996 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116996]

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