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    Spinal anesthesia provided better postoperative analgesia and patient satisfaction in day surgery compared to local anesthesia, despite patient preference for local options. This highlights spinal anesthesia's versatility.

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    • Anesthesiology
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Postoperative pain management is crucial for patient recovery.
    • Acute pain can trigger detrimental neuroendocrine responses.
    • Effective analgesia is essential for functional and psychophysical recovery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia versus local anesthesia in day surgery.
    • To evaluate patient benefit and satisfaction with different anesthesia types.

    Main Methods:

    • A clinical trial involving 140 patients (60 female, 80 male).
    • Utilized standardized scales: ASA, Bromage, Hollmen, Numerical Rate Scale, and Patient Satisfaction.
    • Assessed anesthesia depth and patient benefit.

    Main Results:

    • Spinal anesthesia demonstrated versatility and superior surgical planning.
    • Patients receiving spinal anesthesia experienced better 24-hour analgesia and satisfaction.
    • All patients in the spinal anesthesia group achieved a single sensory block.

    Conclusions:

    • Spinal anesthesia offers advantages in day surgery, including improved analgesia and satisfaction.
    • Despite benefits, patient preference remains with local anesthesia.
    • Spinal anesthesia shows broad applicability and potential for enhanced surgical outcomes.