Table 8.
Comparison of peroperative and postoperative block characteristics in R and RC groups
| Block characteristics | R (n = 24) | RC (n = 27) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to segmental regression (minutes) | 88.32 ± 16.52 | 102.80 ± 18.38 | <0.05 |
| Time to segmental regression to S2 | 112.56 ± 11.34 | 128.16 ± 13.48 | <0.05 |
| Duration of anesthesia (minutes) | 131.40 ± 24.40 | 173.50 ± 32.44 | <0.05 |
| Time for first top-up (minutes) | 117.49 ± 22.34 | 138.46 ± 25.42 | <0.05 |
| Time interval between postoperative supplementary analgesic doses (hours) | 4.56 ± 1.28 | 6.23 ± 1.46 | <0.05 |
| Total dose of ropivacaine postoperatively (mg) | 230.76 ± 26.28 | 150.34 ± 21.46 | <0.05 |