Table 1 Operative details with MBE, IOLs, and POLs.
Variable | Enema (n = 229) | IOL (n = 16) | POL (N = 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation: | # | # | # |
   R hemi- and Extended R colectomy | 55 | 3 | 1 |
   Transverse | 10 | 0 | 0 |
   L hemi- and Extended L colectomy | 17 | 2 | 1 |
   Sigmoid | 84 | 8 | 3 |
   LAR | 31 | 1 | 1 |
   Hartmann's Closure | 29 | 2 | 1 |
   Other* | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Method: | # | # | # |
   Open | 130 | 9 | 4 |
   Lap-assisted | 68 | 4 | 3 |
   Lap to open | 31 | 3 | 0 |
Anastomosis type: | # | # | # |
   Hand sewn | 83 | 4 | 4 |
   Stapled | 146 | 12 | 3 |
| Â | # | # | Â |
Diverting ostomy | 15** | 6 | n/a |