Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) Facilitates Postoperative Recovery in Day Lung Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Wu S, Lou J, Zou H, Wang W, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Hou X, Wu J · Journal of Pain Research · 2025 June

Objective

To investigate whether Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation reduces postoperative pain and analgesic use and improves recovery after day lung cancer surgery.

Conclusions

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation reduces postoperative pain and analgesic use, improves recovery quality in lung cancer surgery, and supports its integration into Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols.

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