Table 5 Rating questions: Sagittal placement
Rating | Stapler used | Excellent | Adequate | Poor | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ease of placement in the pelvis | RR | 39 (81%) | 5 (10%) | 4 (8%) | < .0001 |
CC | 13 (27%) | 21 (44%) | 14 (29%) | ||
Ease of placement around the colon and rectum | RR | 29 (60%) | 19 (40%) | 0 | NS |
CC | 27 (56%) | 8 (17%) | 13 (27%) | ||
Ability to hold and retain tissue without slippage | RR | 28 (62%) | 10 (22%) | 7 (16%) | NS |
CC | 32 (68%) | 2 (4%) | 13 (28%) | ||
Visibility | RR | 38 (79%) | 6 (13%) | 4 (8%) | 0.0003 |
CC | 21 (44%) | 14 (29%) | 13 (27%) | ||
Pelvic access | RR | 44 (92%) | 1 (2%) | 3 (6%) | < .0001 |
CC | 15 (31%) | 20 (42%) | 13 (27%) |