Table 2. Patient characteristics (N=60).
| Characteristic | No. of patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 46 | 77 |
| Female | 14 | 23 |
| Age, years | ||
| Median (range) | 61 (35–76) | |
| u/cTNM classification | ||
| T stage 2 | 1 | 2 |
| T stage 3 | 53 | 88 |
| T stage 4 | 6 | 10 |
| N stage 0 | 13 | 22 |
| N stage 1 | 44 | 73 |
| N stage 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Location of tumoura | ||
| Lower rectum (0–5 cm) | 22 | 37 |
| Middle rectum (5.1–10 cm) | 30 | 50 |
| Upper rectum (10.1–12 cm) | 17 | 28 |
| Size of primary tumour (mm) | ||
| Median (range) | 50 (16–140) | |
| Infiltration of sphincter muscle | 6 | 10 |
| Intended type of surgery | ||
| Total mesorectal excision | 46 | 77 |
| Abdominoperineal resection | 14 | 23 |
a
More than one location per patient possible.