Table 2 Patient outcomes intra operative
From: Outcomes of resection for rectal cancer in India: The impact of the double stapling technique
Outcome | Single staple technique | Double staple technique |
|---|---|---|
Covering stoma** | 51/78 (65.4%) | 62/138 (45.0%) |
Blood loss | Data not available | 300 cc # (50–1800) |
Blood replaced (units/case) | Data not available | 0.3 (0–4 units) |