13 September 2024 : Clinical Research
Intrathecal Morphine Enhances Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Retrospective Study of 272 Patients
Min Ju Kim1ABCDEF, Min Suk Chae
1BCDF, Sang Hyun Hong1BCDF, Ji Youl Lee2BCDF, Jung-Woo Shim 1ABCDEF*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945595
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945595
Table 3 Comparison of postoperative recovery findings between the ITM and control groups.
| Group | ITM group (n=135) | Control group (n=137) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONV within 24 h | 37 (27.4%) | 18 (13.1%) | 0.003 |
| Hypoxia in the PACU | 5 (3.7%) | 4 (2.9%) | 0.748 |
| Hospital stay | 5 (5–6) | 5 (5–6) | 0.740 |
| Clavien-Dindo classification ≥3 | 3 (2.2%) | 0 (0%) | 0.121 |
| ITM – intrathecal morphine; PONV – postoperative nausea and vomiting; PACU – Post-Anesthetic Care Unit. Values are expressed as medians (interquartile ranges) and numbers (proportions). | |||