Acupressure effectively reduces nausea after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Acupressure has shown potential in managing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials revealed that acupressure significantly reduced the incidence of nausea at 2 and 6 hours after LC, as well as the need for rescue antiemetics. However, it did not have a significant impact on vomiting or nausea at 24 hours after the procedure. These findings suggest that acupressure can be an effective method to control postoperative nausea in LC patients.