Outcome | Experimental group (n = 35) | Control group (n = 52) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Number of removed LNsa | 27 (28.2 ± 9.4) | 22 (22.7 ± 7.3) | 0.003 |
Number of LNs with diameter <5 mma | 10 (10.1 ± 7.5) | 5 (4.5 ± 3.7) | <0.001 |
Completeness of mesorectum (cases) | 0.342 | ||
Yes | 34 | 48 | |
No | 1 | 4 | |
Distance between tumor and the CRM (mm)a | 6.5 (5.8 ± 1.4) | 4.0 (4.8 ± 1.1) | 0.001 |