| Variables | The studied patients with left sided colon or rectal cancer (n = 40) | |
| Tumor size (cm): |
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| Range Mean ± SD | 1 - 7 3.57 ± 1.41 | |
| Margins (cm): |
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| colon: |
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| -proximal |
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| Range Mean ± SD | 7 - 15 10.54 ± 2.84 | |