Fig. 3From: Comparison of analgesic efficacy between rectus sheath blockade, intrathecal morphine with bupivacaine, and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a prospective, observational clinical studyPain scores (a) at rest and (b) with coughing in the three groups (n = 30 per group) in the first 24 h postoperatively. Mild pain was defined as a peak VAS score of 0–3, moderate pain as a peak score of 4–6, and severe pain as a peak score of 7–10. p < 0.017 indicates statistical significance (adjusted for multiple comparisons). Values are expressed as numbers with proportions (% values)Back to article page