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Predominantly used surgical approach
| Predominantly used surgical approach | Main approach for colon resections (percent) | Main approach for rectal resections (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic resection | 3.9% | 20.6% |
| Laparoscopic surgery | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| Open surgery | 15.5% | 14.6% |
