Effects of Acupoint Application on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Intravesical Instillation After Bladder Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Crossover Exploratory Study

Objective

Patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) often experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after postoperative intravesical instillation, impairing quality of life and treatment adherence. This study explored the effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupoint application on postinstillation LUTS and quality of life.