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This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in managing PONV after laparoscopic surgery.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n We systematically review Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Two investigators independently conducted study selection, data extraction, and bias assessment using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Meta-analyses were performed in RevMan 5.4 and heterogeneity was assessed using\n I<\/jats:italic>\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n . Outcomes included PONV, postoperative nausea (PON), postoperative vomiting (POV), time to first flatus, and antiemetic rescue requirements.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Nine RCTs involving 2,550 participants (1,272 in the TEAS group and 1,278 in the control group) were analyzed. TEAS significantly reduced PONV incidence [\n RR<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.78, 95% CI (0.70, 0.87);\n P<\/jats:italic>\n &lt; 0.001], PON incidence [\n RR<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.69, 95% CI (0.67, 0.82);\n P<\/jats:italic>\n &lt; 0.001] and POV incidence [\n RR<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.57, 95% CI (0.43\u20130.78);\n P<\/jats:italic>\n &lt; 0.001]. The intervention shortened the time to first flatus after surgery [MD = \u22123.36 h, 95% CI (\u22126.65, \u22120.21);\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.04] and decreased the use for antiemetic rescue medication [\n RR<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.67, 95% CI (0.52, 0.87);\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.002].\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Our findings suggest that TEAS may be an effective adjunctive non-pharmacological treatment for PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. 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