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Independent variables
| Variables | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex (n=195) | |
| Male | 170 (87.2) |
| Female | 25 (12.8) |
| Type of hernia (n=195) | |
| Primary hernias | 173 (88.7) |
| Recurrent | 22 (11.3) |
| Presence of anesthetist (n=195) | |
| Yes | 195 (100) |
| No | 0 |
| Analgesics given (n=195) | |
| Intraoperative | 162 (83.1) |
| Postoperative | 195 (100) |
| Duration of hospital stay (n=195) | |
| Daycare | 169 (86.7) |
| Admitted for a day | 26 (13.3) |
