Table 2.
Operative characteristics and postoperative outcomes
| Characteristics | Non-AS group (n = 101) | AS group (n = 28) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical procedure | 0.888 | ||
| AR | 13 (13) | 3 (11) | |
| LAR | 71 (70) | 21 (75) | |
| Sigmoid resection | 17 (16) | 4 (14) | |
| Protective ostomy | 76 (75) | 21 (75) | 0.979 |
| Surgical approach | 0.543 | ||
| Minimally invasive | 71 (70) | 18 (64) | |
| Open | 30 (30) | 10 (36) | |
| Anastomotic fashioning | 0.081 | ||
| S–E | 72 (71) | 15 (54) | |
| E–E | 29 (29) | 13 (46) | |
| Anastomotic technique | 0.011 | ||
| Stapler | 84 (83) | 17 (61) | |
| Hand sewn | 17 (17) | 11 (39) |
AR anterior resection; LAR low anterior resection; S-E side-to-end; E-E end-to-end