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Table 5 Stapler Performance: Yes/No questions, Sagittal 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

2 (4%)

18 (38%)

46

30

0.064

0.0006

Was there readjusting of the instrument for optimal placement?

RALC

CC

29 (60%)

37 (77%)

19

11

0.43

0.07

Did the instrument impede visibility

RALC

CC

3 (6%)

6 (13%)

45

42

0.32

0.13

Was the whole rectum contained in the device after clamping

RALC

CC

45 (94%)

34 (71%)

3

14

18.08

0.007

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