Table 5. Postoperative Complications and late toxicities.
| Schedule A (n = 16) | Schedule B (n = 46) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with at least one complication, n (%) | 8 (53%) | 13 (28%) |
| Anastomotic fistula | 3 | 3 |
| Rectovaginal fistula | 1 | − |
| Pelvic infection | 2 | 5 |
| Anastomotic leak | 1 | 2 |
| Intestinal ischemia | 1 | – |
| Wound healing complication | – | 1 |
| Urinary retention | – | 3 |
| Rectal bleeding | – | 1 |
| Stoma complication | – | 1 |
| Anastomotic stenosis | – | 2 |
| Patients with at least one late toxicity, n (%) | 6 (40%) | 19 (41%) |
| Sexual dysfunction | ||
| Erectile dysfunction | 2 | 4 |
| Retrograde ejaculation | – | 1 |
| Dyspareunia | 1 | 1 |
| Anorectal dysfunction | – | |
| Fecal and gas incontinence | 2 | 7 |
| Higher stool frequency | 2 | 5 |
| Constipation | – | 1 |
| Urinary dysfunction | 1 | |
| Neurogenic bladder | – | 1 |