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 5 Comparison of postoperative complications between groups

Complications	Group G (n = 58)	Group TG (n = 66)	t	P value
PONV	26	14	7.879	0.005
Abdominal distension and pain	8	6	0.682	0.409
Fever	2	0	2.313	0.128
Anastomotic leak	3	2	0.366	0.545
Surgical site infection	1	1	0.008	0.927
Pulmonary infection	1	0	2.754	0.097
Intestinal obstruction	3	1	1.323	0.250
Total	36	22	10.239	0.001

PONV: Postoperative nausea and vomiting; 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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