The healing power of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: a systematic review on its effects after breast surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation after breast cancer surgery has been utilized for various purposes, but the full efficacy of this treatment approach on postoperative symptoms remains unclear.

Aim

This study aimed to answer the question: Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation significantly impact postoperative patient outcomes in individuals undergoing breast cancer surgery?

Methods

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted. Because of the limited number of studies included, it was not feasible to perform a meta-analysis. English-language publications from 2013 and 2024 that investigated the effects of transcutaneous electrical stimulation in breast cancer surgery patients were included. Electronic databases such as We

SUBMITTER: Akutay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11729116 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature