| ERAS Group (n = 59) | Control Group (n = 36) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Resting pain VAS score (median(IQR)) | |||
 30 min after surgery | 2(0–2) | 3(2–5) | <0.001 |
 6 h after surgery | 2(1–3) | 4.5(3–7) | <0.001 |
 12 h after surgery | 2(1–3) | 4.5(2–6) | <0.001 |
 24 h after surgery | 1(0–3) | 4(2–6) | <0.001 |
 48 h after surgery | 1(0–2) | 3(1–5) | <0.001 |
Swallowing pain VAS score (median(IQR)) | |||
 30 min after surgery | 3(2–4) | 5(3.25–7) | <0.001 |
 6 h after surgery | 4(3–5) | 7(4–8) | <0.001 |
 12 h after surgery | 4(2–5) | 6.5(4.25–8) | <0.001 |
 24 h after surgery | 3(2–5) | 5(3.25–7) | <0.001 |
 48 h after surgery | 2(1–4) | 5(2.25–6) | <0.001 |
Patient comfort VAS score (median(IQR)) | |||
 30 min after surgery | 7(6–8) | 5(4–6.75) | <0.001 |
 6 h after surgery | 7(6–7) | 5(3–6) | <0.001 |
 12 h after surgery | 7(7–8) | 5(4–7) | <0.001 |
 24 h after surgery | 8(7–8) | 6(4.25–7.75) | <0.001 |
 48 h after surgery | 8(8–9) | 7(6–8) | <0.001 |