Table 3 Distribution of patients according to the type of surgical procedures performed (N= 326)
Surgical procedures performed | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Left hemicolectomy | 191 | 58.6 |
Right hemicolectomy | 72 | 22.1 |
Abdomino-perineal resection | 28 | 8.6 |
Transverse colectomy | 12 | 3.7 |
Exploratory laparotomy + biopsy only | 10 | 3.1 |
Anterior resection | 8 | 2.5 |
Colostomy alone | 5 | 1.5 |