Table 3 Rating questions: coronal placement
Rating | Stapler used | Excellent | Adequate | Poor | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ease of placement in the pelvis | RR | 34 (71%) | 8 (17%) | 6 (13%) | NS |
CC | 21 (44%) | 26 (54%) | 0 | ||
Ease of placement around the colon and rectum | RR | 29 (60%) | 19 (40%) | 0 | NS |
CC | 28 (60%) | 17 (36%) | 2 (4%) | ||
Ability to hold and retain tissue without slippage | RR | 26 (57%) | 12 (26%) | 8 (17%) | 0.0002 |
CC | 45 (96%) | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) | ||
Visibility | RR | 37 (77%) | 9 (19%) | 2 (4%) | NS |
CC | 30 (63%) | 14 (29%) | 4 (8%) | ||
Pelvic access | RR | 33 (69%) | 11 (23%) | 4 (8%) | 0.008 |
CC | 18 (38%) | 28 (58%) | 2 (4%) |