Table 3 Recurrence status and the prediction of survival in TME or LE
Variable | TME (n = 134) | LE (n = 39) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Recurrence (events) | Â | Â | |
 Local recurrence | 3 (2.2%) | 3 (7.7%) | 0.104 |
 Distant metastasis | 9 (6.7%) | 3 (7.7%) | 0.846 |
Overall survival (OS) | Â | Â | 0.456 |
 1-year | 98% | 100% |  |
 3-year | 94% | 97% |  |
 5-year | 89% | 88% |  |
Disease-free survival (DFS) | Â | Â | 0.364 |
 1-year | 98% | 97% |  |
 3-year | 91% | 92% |  |
 5-year | 84% | 83% |  |
Cumulative recurrence rate (CRR) | Â | Â | 0.597 |
 1-year | 0% | 3% |  |
 3-year | 5% | 5% |  |
 5-year | 8% | 12% |  |