Comparative efficacy analysis of laparoscopic-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision vs laparoscopic transanal mesorectal excision for low-lying rectal cancer

Table 2 Comparison of surgery-related index

Groups	LapTME group (n = 44)	TaTME group (n = 50)	t value	P value
Operation time (minute)	174.95 ± 17.12	196.40 ± 21.52	5.298	< 0.001
Intraoperative blood loss (mL)	64.59 ± 13.01	54.50 ± 9.71	4.292	< 0.001
Anal exhaust time (hour)	42.89 ± 9.49	36.48 ± 11.53	2.919	0.004
First postoperative ambulation (hour)	41.34 ± 9.76	35.64 ± 9.14	2.923	0.004
Intestinal recovery time (hour)	59.84 ± 9.62	53.20 ± 7.93	23.01	< 0.001
Hospitalization time (days)	12.48 ± 3.30	9.94 ± 2.39	4.309	< 0.001

LapTME: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision; TaTME: Transanal total mesorectal excision.