Table 3.
Secondary outcome of the study groups
| Variables | Group I (n = 43) | Group II (n = 43) | Group III (n = 43) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative hemoglobin | 9.71 ± 0.74 | 10.16 ± 0.74 | 10.17 ± 0.79 | 0.008* 0.008*/0.007*/0.955 |
| Hemoglobin change | 0.8 (0.5–1.5) | 0.3 (0.2–0.8) | 0.3 (0.2–0.8) | 0.0001* 0.0001*/0.0001*/0.832 |
| Blood transfusion | 4 (9.3) | 1 (2.3) | 2 (4.7) | 0.499 |
| Operative time | 96.84 ± 9.37 | 96.02 ± 10.36 | 96.81 ± 9.34 | 0.907 |
| Hospital stay | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 3.5 ± 0.83 | 3.4 ± 0.85 | 0.174 |
| Nausea | 3 (7.0) | 9 (20.9) | 4 (9.3) | 0.109 |
| Vomiting | 1 (2.3) | 3 (7.0) | 2 (4.7) | 0.870 |
| Diarrhea | 1 (2.3) | 2 (4.7) | 1 (2.3) | 1.00 |
Variables are presented as mean ± standard deviation, median (minimum–maximum) and number (percentage). Statistically significant difference (Group I vs. Group II/Group I vs. Group III/Group II vs. Group III)
*Statistically significant