Effects of Kegel exercises combined with bladder volume measurement on patients with radical resection for cervical cancer

Objective To investigate the effects of Kegel exercises combined with bladder volume measurement on patients with radical resection for cervical cancer. Methods A total of 62 patients who underwent radical surgery for cervical cancer in Xuzhou Central Hospital from June 2016 to June 2017 were selected as a control group. They were routinely inserted with urinary catheters for regular urination and perform routine exercises for bladder function. Meanwhile, 62 patients who underwent cervical cancer for radical surgery in Xuzhou Central Hospital from July 2017 to July 2018 were selected as an observation group. The bladder volume was measured, and Kegel exercise was performed. Then, both groups were compared for the first urination condition, the recovery of bladder function and pelvic floor muscle strength and indwelling catheter time. Results The observation group presented a remarkably higher successful rate of the first urination after extubation than the control group (P<0.05). The residual urine volume and the movement of the bladder neck in the observation group were markedly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The observation group presented a remarkably higher normal rate of pelvic floor muscle strength than the control group (P<0.05). The time of indwelling catheter in the observation group was markedly shorter than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions Kegel exercise combined with bladder volume measurement can be applied in patients with radical resection for cervical cancer, which improves the successful rate of urination, promotes bladder function and the recovery of pelvic floor muscle strength, and shortens the time of indwelling catheter. It is worthy of promotion.