Table 2.
Pain scores at 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after surgery.
| Group SA (n = 60) | Group PNB (n = 58) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS scores at rest (0–10) | |||
| 3 h postoperatively | 2.42 ± 1.22 | 1.03 ± 0.67 | 0.001 |
| 6 h | 2.38 ± 1.12 | 1.08 ± 0.60 | 0.000 |
| 12 h | 3.98 ± 1.19 | 2.09 ± 0.88 | 0.000 |
| 24 h | 3.00 ± 1.04 | 2.03 ± 0.92 | 0.000 |
| 36 h | 2.68 ± 0.93 | 1.88 ± 0.70 | 0.000 |
| 48 h | 2.43 ± 0.85 | 1.50 ± 0.50 | 0.000 |
| VAS scores on walking (0–10) | |||
| 12 h postoperatively | 5.40 ± 1.33 | 3.38 ± 0.81 | 0.000 |
| 24 h | 3.86 ± 1.26 | 2.62 ± 1.13 | 0.000 |
| 36 h | 3.30 ± 1.01 | 2.17 ± 0.75 | 0.000 |
| 48 h | 2.63 ± 0.90 | 1.79 ± 0.64 | 0.000 |
Values are shown as mean ± SD; Group SA: the patients received spinal anesthesia; Group PNB: the patients received bilateral pudendal nerve block combined with propofol sedation; VAS: visual analogue score.