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Patient characteristics
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 66 (47–80) |
| Sex (F/M) | 7/10 |
| Median BMI (kg/m2) | 28 (23–33) |
| ASA class | II (10), III (4), IV (3) |
| Rectal cancer location (middle/lower third) | Middle third (15), lower third (2) |
| Neoadjuvant therapy (nCRT, nRT or none) | nCRT (8), nRT (2), none (7) |
BMI body mass index, ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists, nCRT chemoradiotherapy, nRT radiotherapy
