Table 4 Stapler Performance: Rating questions, Coronal placement
| Rating | Stapler used | Excellent | Adequate | Poor | Odds Ratio (for poorer results) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of placement in the pelvis |
RALC CC |
39 (81%) 21 (45%) |
9 (19%) 26 (55%) |
0 0 | 0.18 | 0.0007 |
| Ease of placement around the colon and rectum |
RALC CC |
36 (75%) 28 (60%) |
11 (23%) 17 (36%) |
1 (2%) 2 (4%) | 0.43 | 0.08 |
| Ability to hold and retain tissue without slippage |
RALC CC |
44 (94%) 45 (96%) |
3 (6%) 1 (2%) |
0 1 (2%) | 1.49 | 0.67 |
| Visibility |
RALC CC |
38 (79%) 30 (63%) |
10 (21%) 14 (29%) |
0 4 (8%) | 0.39 | 0.46 |
| Pelvic access |
RALC CC |
38 (79%) 18 (38%) |
10 (21%) 28 (58%) |
0 2 (4%) | 0.14 | < .0001 |