Research Article

A Novel Method of Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery (NOSES) during Laparoscopic Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer

Table 2

Postoperative complications.

CharacteristicDouble-purse NOSESConventional

Intraperitoneal or digestive tract hemorrhage, 00
Intraabdominal infection or abscess, 01
Incision site infection, 01
Anastomotic leakage, 01
Anastomotic stenosis, 00