The Effect of Caffeine on Bowel Movement after Abdominal Hysterectomy

Abstract

Indications of hysterectomy includes Benign disease (Leiomyoma, Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Pelvic organ prolapse, Chronic pelvic pain) and Malignant disease (Endometrial cancer, Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, Invasive cervical cancer, Atypical endometrial hyperplasia, Ovarian cancer, Fallopian tube cancer). Gastrointestinal complications are common after most surgeries including abdominal hysterectomy, it associated with several changes in central nervous system, leading to decreased bowel movement, Ileus initiates variety of symptoms such as abdominal distention, pain, intolerance to oral diet, dependence on parenteral nutrition, and prolongs hospital stay while imposing large economic burden on national healthcare system. Postoperative bowel paralysis is common after abdominal operations, including total abdominal hysterectomy. Which tends to prolong the duration of hospital stay. A recent study showed that consumption of regular coffee after total abdominal hysterectomy is associated with a significantly faster resumption of intestinal motility.