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Its potential to modulate inflammatory pathways and nociceptive transmission, thereby enhancing postoperative sleep quality, remains underexplored. Additionally, the optimal timing for NSAID administration\u2014preoperative versus postoperative\u2014remains debated, with limited evidence addressing its impact on sleep outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study investigates the impact of preoperative compared to postoperative use of flurbiprofen axetil on pain, systemic inflammatory responses, and particularly the sleep quality in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic operations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this prospective, randomized controlled trial, 98 patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery were assigned to receive 50\u00a0mg of flurbiprofen axetil either 15\u00a0min prior to surgery (PreFA group) or at the end of surgery (PostFA group). The primary outcomes assessed included postoperative pain intensity (visual analog scale, VAS), sleep quality (Athens Insomnia Scale, AIS), and systemic inflammatory markers (SII, NLR, and MLR). Outcome data were collected by blinded assessors at predefined time points: preoperatively, 24\u00a0h, and 72\u00a0h postoperatively.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The baseline characteristics were similar between groups. The PreFA group demonstrated significantly lower VAS scores for both resting and exertional pain at 24 and 72\u00a0h after surgery (P &amp;lt; 0.05). AIS scores were also substantially lower in this group on postoperative days 1 and 3 (P &amp;lt; 0.001 and P = 0.002), reflecting improved sleep quality. Inflammatory markers (SII, NLR, MLR) were elevated postoperatively in both groups but remained significantly lower in the PreFA group (all P &amp;lt; 0.05). Additionally, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was reduced in the PreFA group.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Preoperative administration of flurbiprofen axetil not only improved postoperative analgesia and reduced inflammatory responses but also significantly enhanced sleep quality, an essential yet frequently underestimated component of recovery. These findings underscore the broader physiological benefits of preemptive NSAID use and emphasize the importance of timing in analgesic strategies. 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