Results
CRBD, SD, NRS, catheter-related bladder discomfortData
A total of 165 male patients were assessed for eligibility before surgery. Among them, 61 male patients were excluded, and 104 were randomized (Fig. Schematic of the progress through the phases of the trial. ICU, intensive care unitPreoperative baseline characteristicsData are expressed as mean ± SD or number or numbers (%)Intraoperative characteristicsData are expressed as mean ± SD or M (IQR)The incidence of CRBD at 0, 1, 2, and 6 h postoperatively was lower in the magnesium group than the control group (0 h: 18 [40%] Incidence and severity of catheter-related bladder discomfortData are expressed as numbers (%). Mag, MagnesiumCompared to the control group, no significant differences were observed in the NRS score within 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery (NRS score within 48 h and analgesia requirement within 24 h after surgeryData are expressed as M (IQR) or numbers (%)Incidence of side effectsData are expressed as numbers (%)