Table 2.
Comparison of NRS for pain at rest, between the study groups
| Hours after surgery | NRS score | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group SC | Group PP | ||
| 1 | 3.20±3.27 | 0.96±2.24 | 0.007* |
| 2 | 2.80±2.48 | 1.72±1.79 | 0.084 |
| 3 | 2.52±1.71 | 2.08±1.63 | 0.357 |
| 4 | 2.72±1.86 | 2.44±1.87 | 0.598 |
| 5 | 2.40±2.16 | 2.00±1.38 | 0.440 |
| 6 | 2.72±1.88 | 2.40±1.44 | 0.503 |
| 12 | 2.76±1.76 | 2.20±1.41 | 0.221 |
| 24 | 2.64±1.96 | 2.08±1.53 | 0.264 |
| 36 | 1.32±1.35 | 1.60±1.50 | 0.491 |
| 48 | 1.20±1.22 | 0.96±1.10 | 0.469 |
NRS-Numerical rating scale; SC-Subcutaneous; PP-Preperitoneal; NRS scores expressed as mean±SD.*P<0.05–significant