highly significantP = 0.001
In addition, the type of closure showed a highly significant difference ( P = 0.001), as extra-peritoneal closure was predominantly used in rectal tumors (78.8%).
In addition, the type of closure showed a highly significant difference ( P = 0.001), as extra-peritoneal closure was predominantly used in rectal tumors (78.8%).
Although stapled anastomoses demonstrated higher leakage rates compared with manual closure, this association did not reach statistical significance.