Table 2

Serum cortisol levels before and after surgery and comparison of both groups

VariablesGroup I (n=35)Group II (n=35)P value
Mean serum cortisol (µg/dL)
 Baseline9.32±4.607.96±4.770.227
 Postoperative20.74±9.1416.05±6.760.017
 Difference at postoperative11.42±7.838.09±4.530.034