Table 1.
Patient demographics and surgery times.
| Feature | QLB (n = 50) | CON (n = 50) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 61 (49–71) | 62 (57–68) | 0.69 |
| Female | 17 (34%) | 15 (30) | 0.83 |
| Weight (kg) | 80 (72–88) | 80 (74–90) | 0.28 |
| Height (cm) | 171 (164–176) | 169 (164–176) | 0.69 |
| BMI | 27.1 (24.2–30.5) | 28.0 (26.1–30.8) | 0.19 |
| Laparoscopic surgery | 27 (54%) | 22 (44%) | 0.42 |
| Time of surgery (min) | 90 (75–100) | 90 (80–100) | 0.62 |
| Time of anesthesia (min) | 120 (100–135) | 115 (100–125) | 0.09 |
| Intraoperative fentanyl consumption (mcg) | 200 (200–250) | 200 (200–250) | 0.53 |
| Postoperative nausea/vomiting | 4/1 | 7/2 | 0.52/1.0 |
Data are shown as medians (interquartile ranges) or numbers (percentages). Probability was calculated with the Mann–Whitney U test or Fisher’s exact test. BMI: body mass index; CON: control group; QLB: quadratus lumborum block group.