ABSTRACT Aim: This study aimed to review postgraduate nursing theses focusing on non-pharmacological methods used for pain management after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Method: The study was conducted between October 1 and 20, 2025, using the National Thesis Center database of the Council of Higher Education. The database was searched using the keywords “laparoscopic cholecystectomy,” “pain,” “massage,” and “relaxation.” Inclusion criteria were theses conducted in the field of nursing, with open access and full-text availability, and designed as randomized controlled trials. Of the 62 theses initially identified, 22 postgraduate theses that met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Data were analyzed and presented as numbers and percentages. Results: The reviewed theses were conducted between 2007 and 2025, and 50% were doctoral dissertations. Sample sizes ranged from 39 to 188 participants. The Visual Analog Scale was used for pain assessment in 62.5% of the theses. A total of nine different non-pharmacological methods were used, with massage and acupressure being the most frequently preferred interventions. Conclusion: The findings indicate that nonpharmacological methods are effective in reducing pain and decreasing analgesic requirements following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Therefore, it is important to integrate these methods into clinical practice and to increase the number of high-quality studies in this field.