2.7. Secondary Outcomes
Postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, itching, urinary retention
COMPLICATIONS, COMPLICATIONS
Postoperative pain control satisfaction level was evaluated on a five-point scale (1: completely dissatisfied; 2: dissatisfied, 3: neutral; 4: satisfied; 5: completely satisfied). Complications from morphine injections (itching, urinary retention, nausea, and vomiting) were assessed by a trained nurse every 4 h in the first 24 hours after surgery. Drug (morphine and bupivacaine) complications were recorded by a trained nurse at admission and every 4 hours; these complications were managed according to local protocols. During the study, if a patient was excluded, the case was recorded along with its reason (e.g., unplanned self-administration of narcotics/analgesics or loss of cooperation).