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Table 4 Yes/No Questions: Sagittal placement

From: Improved access and visibility during stapling of the ultra-low rectum: a comparative human cadaver study between two curved staplers

Question

Stapler used

YES

NO

P Value

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

RR

4 (8%)

44

0.0006

CC

18 (38%)

30

Did the instrument impede visibility?

RR

2 (4%)

46

NS

CC

6 (48%)

42

Was the whole rectum contained in the device after clamping?

RR

43 (90%)

5

0.02

 

CC

34 (70.1%)

14