Postoperative Ileus
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Scheduled to undergo robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy under general anesthesia. 2.American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I to III. 3.Voluntary participation with a signed informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal insufficiency (NYHA functional class >= III, or laboratory values of liver/kidney function exceeding twice the upper limit of normal). 2.History of abdominal/gastrointestinal surgery or chronic gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, history of intestinal obstruction). 3.Uncorrected electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia) before surgery. 4.Uncontrolled neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or myasthenia gravis). 5.Localized skin infection, lesions, or deformities in the auricular area unsuitable for electrode placement. 6.Presence of a cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or other implantable electronic devices. 7.Pre-existing sick sinus syndrome, severe sinus bradycardia (heart rate < 50 bpm), or second-degree or higher atrioventricular block without a pacemaker implanted. 8.Long-term use of medications affecting gastrointestinal motility (e.g., opioids, anticholinergic drugs). 9.Presence of cognitive impairment or communication barriers that would preclude cooperation with the study procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Recruitment rate;Completion rate;Protocol adherence;Incidence of adverse events; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first flatus/defecation,;Time to the recovery of bowel sounds;Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting;Postoperative length of hospital stay; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital