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

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Postoperative 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.

Methods

A 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 Visu

SUBMITTER: Ozdemir HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801709 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature