ABSTRACT
In this study, the researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of coffee consumption in promoting gastrointestinal function recovery in women undergoing gynecological laparotomy. A randomized controlled trial design was conducted at a medical center in northern Taiwan, it involved 74 women randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. Post-surgery, the experimental group drank 120 mL of black coffee three times daily, while the control group received 120 mL of warm water. We found that participants in the experimental group had more frequent bowel movements and earlier times to first bowel movement, first flatus, and first defecation. However, no significant differences were found between the groups. Coffee may support recovery in a manner like early water reintroduction, while also enhancing patient comfort, making it a promising clinical intervention for promoting postoperative gastrointestinal recovery.
