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Trial reportBMC surgery2025

The effect of Kinesio tape application on postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery for benign reasons: a randomized controlled study.

Hatice Nur Ozdemir, Hamza Yildiz, Gorkem Ulger, Kasim Akay, Orhan Guvener, Hakan Aytan

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Trial report in BMC surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06648811 (The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Pain Management in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Pain Management in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorMersin UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled54ConditionsGynecological LaparoscopyArmsPain management after surgery
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6 authors.

Hatice Nur OzdemirFaculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9086-5627
Hamza YildizDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mersin Tarsus State Hospital, Mersin, Turkey. hamzayldz911@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-6478-813X
Gorkem UlgerFaculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9565-0078
Kasim AkayDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duzici State Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6098-2259
Orhan GuvenerFaculty of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2771-7055
Hakan AytanFaculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2553-7715

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePostoperative pain management remains a significant challenge in laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Kinesio tape has emerged as a potential non-pharmacological intervention for pain management across various surgical procedures. The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio tape application on postoperative pain levels and recovery parameters in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery for benign conditions.

methodsA prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Mersin University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from October 2024 to January 2025. Fifty-four female patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery were randomly assigned to kinesio tape group (n = 27) or control group (n = 27). Pain assessment was performed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and algometer measurements. Secondary outcomes included mobilization frequency, time to first flatus, and analgesic consumption.

resultsThe kinesio tape group demonstrated significantly lower postoperative pain scores compared to controls (VAS: median 1 vs. 4, p < 0.001; NRS: median 3 vs. 7, p < 0.001). Patients in the kinesio tape group showed earlier gas passage (11.67 ± 4.4 vs. 16.11 ± 5.1 h, p = 0.001), increased mobilization frequency (9.89 ± 3.2 vs. 5.41 ± 1.8 per 24 h, p < 0.001), and reduced analgesic consumption for diclofenac sodium (166.67 ± 37.9 vs. 211.11 ± 29.7 mg, p < 0.001) and acetaminophen (2185.19 ± 557.3 vs. 2925.93 ± 266.9 mg, p < 0.001).

conclusionKinesio tape application significantly reduces postoperative pain, enhances early mobilization, and decreases analgesic requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery, representing a valuable adjunct to multimodal pain management strategies.

trial registrationWHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, NCT06648811 URL https//www. CLINICALTRIALS: gov , Date of Registration 10.10.2024.

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Athletic TapeGynecologic Surgical ProceduresLaparoscopyPain ManagementPostoperative PainAdultAnalgesicsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPain MeasurementProspective StudiesAnalgesicsGynecologyKinesio tapeLaparoscopic surgeryPain managementPostoperative pain

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PMCPMC12801709

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