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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2025; 17(4): 102487
Published online Apr 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i4.102487
Table 1 Comparison of complications modified, n (%)
Groups
LapTME (n = 44)
TaTME (n = 50)
P value
Anastomotic fistula1 (2.27)1 (2.00)
Anastomotic bleeding3 (6.82)2 (4.00)
Ileus3 (6.82)2 (4.00)
Incision infection1 (2.27)0 (0.00)
Total occurrence8 (18.18)5 (10.00)0.252
Table 2 Comparison of resection specimens modified
Groups
LapTME (n = 44)
TaTME (n = 50)
T value
P value
Distal incisal margin (cm)2.90 ± 0.783.40 ± 0.573.577< 0.001
Specimen length (mm)10.45 ± 2.3712.12 ± 2.273.486< 0.001
Total number of lymph nodes cleared (n)11.18 ± 3.2211.72 ± 3.260.8060.422