Table 3.
Postoperative results expressed as mean ± SD and number (%).
| RH (n = 60) | VH (n = 34) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain on the VAS, D0 | 4.7 ± 0.4 | 5.1 ± 0.4 | NS |
| Analgesic level, D0 | 2.5 ± 0.1 | 2.3 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Pain on the VAS, D1 | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 4 ± 0.3 | 0.03 |
| Analgesic level, D1 | 1.8 ± 0.4 | 1.8 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Pain on the VAS, D2 | 2.2 ± 0.3 | 3.2 ± 0.3 | 0.04 |
| Analgesic level, D2 | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 0.04 |
| Pain on the VAS, D3 | 1.8 ± 0.3 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | NS |
| Analgesic level, D3 | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 1.4 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Time to transit return (days) | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 1.5 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Total morphine consumption (mg) | 7.9 ± 1.4 | 5.6 ± 1.2 | NS |
| Difference in hemoglobin level (g/dL) | 1.2 ± 0.1 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Duration of hospital stay (days) | 2.4 ± 0.1 | 3.3 ± 0.2 | <0.0001 |
VAS: visual analog scale, SD: standard deviation, dl: deciliters, g: grams, NS: nonsignificant.