Table III.
Intraoperative reasons for conversion
Reason | Number |
---|---|
Anatomical conditions (adhesions, low visualization, narrow small pelvis) | 6 |
Intraoperative complications (bleeding, bowel injury, stapler malfunction) | 5 |
Tumour (size, invasion) | 3 |
Others (failure of equipment, acute myocardial infarction, tumour's exact location) | 3 |
Total | 17 (7%) |