Planned vs. Elective C-Sections: Recovery Time & Pain Comparison

Question
Is there any literature comparing the recovery experience for women who plan a  c-section  against those who plan to have a c-section after they have begun laboring?
I have been conducting very grassroots research on this and have found for those women who have begun laboring and their bodies are ready for an "event" the recovery time is shorter and less painful then those who schedule one without the aid of their bodies natural endorphin release.


Answer
When a cesarean section is done on an emergency basis, as when it must be done due to a failed trial of labor, the recovery can be more difficult than when an elective cesarean section is performed. If an emergency cesarean section is done due to failure to prgress in labor, or secondary arrest of dilatation, or a non reassuring fetal tracing, there is an element of urgency and problems may arise during the operation that would not arise if an elective procedure is done. In an elective repeat cesarean section, the patient picks a time for the operation, comes to the hospital when she is not in labor, and the baby is delivered calmly and slowly. There is no sense of urgency and recuperation is easier. I do not believe in elective primary cesarean sections. I do not know if any studies have been done comparing the two scenarios you describe.