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Table 2 Rationale for using local infiltration (N = 46)

From: Survey of use of local infiltration and vasoconstrictors in vaginal surgery

Rationale for use

Yes (%)

No (%)

Reduction in bleeding

42 (91.6)

4 (8.6)

Reduction in injuries

25 (54.3)

21 (45.7)

Reduction in operative time

8 (17.39)

37 (80.3)

Better planes of dissection

39 (84.7)

7 (15.2)

Better analgesia

21 (45.7)

25 (54.3)