Table I.
Demographic data of patients in both groups
| Parameter | TEP SA (n = 40) | TEP GA (n = 40) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years], mean ± SD (median) | 35.0 ±11.3 (34.5) | 36.4 ±10.0 (35) | 0.553 |
| Gender, n (%): | 0.712 | ||
| Female | 3 (7.5) | 5 (12.5) | |
| Male | 37 (92.5) | 35 (87.5) | |
| Weight [kg], mean ± SD (median) | 73.4 ±10.2 (75) | 73.5 ±9.3 (74.5) | 0.991 |
| Height [cm], mean ± SD (median) | 173.9 ±6.1 (172) | 175.0 ±4.8 (175.5) | 0.252 |
| BMI [kg/m2], mean ± SD (median) | 24.0 ±2.8 (24.55) | 24.0 ±2.7 (24.35) | 0.937 |
| ASA, n (%): | 0.712 | ||
| ASA I | 35 (87.5) | 37 (92.5) | |
| ASA II | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) | |
| Hernia type, n (%): | |||
| Direct hernia | 16 (40) | 15 (37.5) | |
| Indirect hernia | 14 (35) | 16 (40) | |
| Direct and indirect hernia | 10 (25) | 9 (22.5) |
SA – spinal anesthesia, GA – general anesthesia.