Tag Archives: Postoperative urinary retention

Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has been proposed for postoperative urinary retention (POUR). This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in preventing postoperative urinary retention. Methods: Databases were searched until February 6, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for preventing postoperative urinary retention were …

Purpose: Common surgical procedures for conditions affecting the anus and rectum such as hemorrhoidectomy are associated with high risks of postoperative urinary retention (POUR). Little is known about the efficacy of moxibustion in managing postoperative urinary retention after such surgical procedures. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to review the related …