Abstract
Objective To explore the effects of early food intake on recovery of patients with postoperative upper urinary tract. Methods One hundred and twenty-six patients after upper urinary tract surgery from January to December 2012 were divided into early food intake group (food intake beginning 6 h after surgery) and conventional group (food intake began after first flatus). The recovery time of gastrointestinal function, hospital stay, drainage volume and other parameters in two groups were compared. Results The time of flatus, leaving the sickbed, defecation, stopping transfusion and getting right time of eating were (1.80±0.46), (1.45±0.51), (4.06±1.10), (3.27±0.85), (3.33±1.16) d in the early food intake group better than those of the conventional group (t=3.598, 2.239, 4.722, 3.140, 3.395; P<0.05). Conclusions Early food intake after surgery of upper urinary tract can promote recovery of gastrointestinal function and decrease fluid infusion and hospital stay. Key words: Urinary Surgery; Surgery urinary tract; Perioperative nursing; Early food intake; Quick recovery
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