Coffee Consumption After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Postoperative ileus and delayed bowel recovery remain common concerns following laparoscopic hysterectomy despite enhanced recovery protocols. Coffee consumption has been suggested as a simple, safe, and inexpensive intervention that may stimulate gastrointestinal motility and accelerate postoperative recovery. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of postoperative coffee consumption on bowel function recovery and length of hospital stay in women undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy. Eligible participants are randomly assigned to either a coffee intervention group receiving standard postoperative care plus coffee at predetermined postoperative time points or a control group receiving standard postoperative care alone. The primary objective is to determine whether postoperative coffee consumption improves bowel recovery and shortens hospitalization.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled for elective laparoscopic hysterectomy. * Able to consume oral fluids according to the ERAS protocol. * Able to communicate in Turkish. * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery. * Known allergy or intolerance to coffee or caffeine. * Gastrointestinal diseases or conditions affecting bowel motility. * Postoperative complications requiring intensive care or preventing oral intake. * Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.