This study investigates the effects of a hot foot bath on postoperative pain and time to first gas release in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The intervention is a non-pharmacological supportive method applied during the early postoperative period. Participants will be randomly assigned to either intervention or control groups. No FDA-regulated drug or device is involved.
Age 18 years or older
Undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Received the same preoperative gastrointestinal preparation protocol
Received the same postoperative analgesia protocol
Undergoing emergency cholecystectomy or open surgery (laparotomy)
Presence of open wounds, infections, circulatory disorders, or lesions in the feet (hot foot bath area)
Use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the early postoperative period
Any condition that impairs verbal communication
Cansu Mert
Lead sponsor
Fenerbahce University
Sponsor institution
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Collaborator