Table I.
Comparison of patient characteristics.
| Item | TEAS group (n=41) | Control group (n=39) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.7±10.8 | 47.3±11.0 | 0.303 |
| Body weight (kg) | 55.1±5.4 | 57.0±6.1 | 0.148 |
| Body height (cm) | 160.2±3.9 | 159.9±3.8 | 0.792 |
| Duration of anaesthesia (min) | 157.2±41.2 | 168.1±51.6 | 0.300 |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 140.1±39.4 | 149.3±49.3 | 0.364 |
| Surgery type | |||
| Total hysterectomy | 9 (22.0) | 9 (23.1) | 0.904 |
| Subtotal hysterectomy | 3 (7.3) | 1 (2.6) | 0.616 |
| Total hysterectomy and bilateral appendectomy | 3 (7.3) | 4 (10.3) | 0.709 |
| Myomectomy | 12 (29.3) | 7 (17.9) | 0.234 |
| Oophorocystectomy | 12 (29.3) | 13 (33.3) | 0.695 |
| Radical hysterectomy | 0 (0) | 1 (2.6) | 0.488 |
| Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy | 2 (4.9) | 4 (10.3) | 0.426 |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation or n (%). TEAS, transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation.