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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2015; 21(41): 11700-11708
Published online Nov 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i41.11700
Table 3 Comparative studies and peri-operative outcomes
Ref.Number of patientsORTConversion rateComplications rateLOSReadmission
Denost et al[46], 201450 lap TME26310%44%8NR
50 Perineal TaTME12404%32%7
Fernandez-Hevia et al[19], 201537 lap TME252051%922%
37 TaTME215032%6.86%
Velthuis et al[23], 201425 lap TMENRNRNRNRNR
25 TaTME