Table 2.
The results of reported pain experienced at all-time interval.
| Pain | Group 1 (n = 28) | Group 2 (n = 28) | Group 3 (n = 28) | P value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| During surgery | — | 2.75 ± (3.7) | 2.25 ± (2.86) | 0.57 |
| After 2 hours | 5.18 ± (3.66) | 3.07 ± (3.4) | 4.34 ± (3.58) | 0.08 |
| After 4 hours | 4.69 ± (3.01) | 3.38 ± (3.16) | 4.15 ± (3.04) | 0.27 |
| After 6 hours | 4.66 ± (3) | 4.19 ± (3.13) | 5.14 ± (3.02) | 0.52 |
| After 12 hours | 4.36 ± (3.11) | 4.96 ±(3.09) | 3.96 ± (2.59) | 0.47 |
| Prior to discharge | 3.3 ± (2.18) | 3.65 ± (2.69) | 2.62 ± (1.82) | 0.24 |
∗The analysis of variance and independent t-test were used to compare mean between groups; Group 1: general anesthesia, Group 2: spinal anesthesia, and Group 3: spinal anesthesia with lidocaine.