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The present study was designed to investigate if the use of IS after LC would relieve shoulder tip pain, and determine the amount of postoperative opioid analgesics utilized.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n This randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients who were clinically diagnosed with cholecystitis, and underwent LC. Accordingly, group I patients (n=42) received IS (including 10 deep breaths with a spirometer in sitting or semisitting positions) in full consciousness every 2 hours starting at 2 hours after surgery, but group II patients (n=42) did not have respiratory physiotherapy. The postoperative shoulder pain after the surgery was further evaluated by a numerical rating scale (NRS).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n At 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours following LC, the NRS pain scores significantly reduced in group I compared with group II. In addition, the results of the repeated measures analysis of variance indicated significantly lower NRS pain scores within the first 48 hours after LC in group I compared with group II. Consequently, the study findings showed a significantly higher percentage of cases in group II, requiring postoperative analgesics, in comparison with group I.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n IS decreased the severity of shoulder tip pain after LC with no complications. Thus, IS may be considered as a viable alternative to other laparoscopic interventions. 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