Table 4.
Abdomino-Perineal Resections and Low Anterior Resections for low rectal cancer at the Tata Memorial Hospital: Time trends
| Year | Abdominoperineal resection (APR) | Low Anterior Resection (LAR) |
| 1999 | 60% | 40% |
| 2001 | 60% | 40% |
| 2003 | 50% | 50% |
| 2004 | 46% | 54% |
| 2005* | 45% | 55% |
*Statistically not significant compared to figures from 1999 – 2001