Table 1.
Demographic Data and Clinical Characteristics of the Patients
| Combination Analgesia Group | Ropivacaine Group | Control Group | Combination Analgesia vs Ropivacaine Group | Combination Analgesia vs Control Group | Ropivacaine Group vs Control Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 31 | 30 | 32 | P value | ||
| Age (year) | 59 (50,68), median (lower, upper quartiles) | 59.5 (51,66.5) | 55.5 (48.25,66.5) | 0.793 | ||
| Sex (male/female) | 15/16 | 15/15 | 16/16 | 0.989 | ||
| Height (cm) | 164.55 (7.58) mean (SD) | 165.17 (7.32) | 164.72 (7.86) | 0.751 | 0.929 | 0.817 |
| Weight (kg) | 56 (48,70) | 58 (49,71) | 60 (52,70.25) | 0.708 | ||
| Bleeding volume (mL) | 100 (80,150) | 100 (80,150) | 100 (80,150) | 0.918 | ||
| Operative time (min) | 160 (120,180) | 162.5 (120,180) | 150 (120,180) | 0.717 | ||
| Preoperative pain (VAS) | 5 (4,5) | 5 (4,5) | 5 (4,5) | 0.621 | ||
Note: Data are expressed as mean (standard deviation, SD), median (lower and upper quartiles) or frequency (n).