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Table 3 Stapler Performance: Yes/No questions, Coronal placement

From: Stapler access and visibility in the deep pelvis: A comparative human cadaver study between a computerized right angle linear cutter versus a curved cutting stapler

Question

Stapler used

YES

NO

Odds Ratio (for yes)

P Value

Was there interference of the pubic symphysis limiting placement of the device?

RALC

CC

1 (2%)

13 (27%)

47

35

0.054

0.006

Was there readjusting of the instrument for optimal placement?

RALC

CC

30 (63%)

37 (77%)

18

11

0.47

0.11

Did the instrument impede visibility

RALC

CC

1(2%)

23 (48%)

47

25

0.02

0.0003

Was the whole rectum contained in the device after clamping

RALC

CC

45 (94%)

46 (96%)

3

2

1.00

0.96

  1. RALC = Right Angle Linear Cutter
  2. CC = Curved Cutter