Table 6 Comparative between the side effects, post-operative recovery of flatus, and ambulation for the two groups
Parameter | Group D (n = 70) | Group L (n = 70) | F value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(no.) | (no.) | |||
Post-operative episodes of nausea | 23 | 7 | 11.6058 | < 0.001 |
Post-op episodes of vomiting | 15 | 4 | 7.6667 | < 0.006 |
Time of passage of flatus (h) | 18.66 ± 4 (12–24) | 18.94 ± 5 (12–24) | 0.1383 | 0.711 |
Time of ambulation (h) | 18.94 ± 5 (12–24) | 18.20 ± 5 (12–24) | 0.7733 | 0.381 |