Variables

The studied patients with left sided colon or rectal cancer (n = 40)

n

%

•Conversion to open surgery:

No

31

77.5

Yes (causes):

9

22.5

-Extensive adhesion to the uterus

3

7.5

-Bleeding from posterior meso-rectum and IMA)

2

5

-Colostomy was obstacle for dissection

1

2.5

-Bladder invasion

1

2.5

-Bulky tumor and intimate adherence to the ureter

1

2.5

-Ureteric injury

1

2.5