The Impact of Preoperative Bowel Exercise on Postoperative Bowel Functions in Gynecologic Malignancies

"The recommended bowel exercise program consisted of three steps:~1. Patients will perform a 2-3 minute massage starting from the cecum approximately 20-30 minutes after breakfast, moving along the colon.~2. Patients will assume a suitable position and perform circular massage on the anal walls with their finger for approximately 30 seconds (digital rectal stimulation).~3. Patients will try to defecate while sitting on the toilet."