Preoperative electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture for the treatment of postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in China: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled trial
Introduction Postoperative ileus (POI) is a postoperative complication that can cause lingering recovery after colorectal resection and a heavy healthcare system burden.Acupuncture aims to prevent postoperative complications, reduce the duration of POI, help recovery and shorten hospital stays.We hypothesise that preoperative electroacupuncture (EA