| Variables |
|
| Operative time (min) |
|
| Median (25th - 75th percentile) | 85 (60 - 120) |
| R0 resection [no. (%)] | 185 (98.9%) |
| Intraoperative complications | 0% |
| Hospital stay (days) |
|
| Median (25th - 75th percentile) | 3 (3 - 4) |
| Postoperative complications [no (%)] |
|
| Pain | 12 (9%) |
| Partial suture dehiscence | 14 (7.4%) |
| Stool incontinence | 3 (1.6%) |
| Rectal haemorrhage | 7 (3.7%) |
| Perianal phlegmon | 1 (0.5%) |