Table 4 Comparison of intra-operative and postoperative complications between NOSE and TASE surgical procedure groups

Intra-operative bleeding, N (%)

5(2.96)

1(1.43)

0.491

Intra-operative internal organ injury, N(%)

1(0.59)

1(1.43)

0.501

Obstruction, (%)

16(9.47)

4(5.71)

0.340

Anastomosis fail, N (%)

24(14.20)

5(7.14)

0.128

Pelvic collection/abscess, N (%)

13(7.69)

4(5.71)

0.588

Ventral hernia, N(%)

5(2.96)

3(4.28)

0.604

Rectovaginal fistula in females, N (%)

2(3.03)

0

0.543

Obstructed defecation syndrome, N (%)

3(1.77)

8(11.43)

0.003 *

Frequency of defecation, N(%)

12(7.10)

6(8.57)

0.695

Urinary disorders, N(%)

9(5.32)

6(8.57)

0.383

Fistula, N(%)

6(3.55)

0

0.184

Stenosis, N (%)

38(22.5)

1(1.4)

< 0.001 *

Impotency in males, N (%)

44(42.72)

8(22.86)

0.013 *

Incontinency in patients without stoma in 6 months after surgery†, N(%)

None

35(20.71)

36(51.43)

< 0.001 *

1–5

37(21.89)

14(20)

6–10

40(23.67)

8(11.43)

11–15

29(17.69)

4(5.72)

16–20

13(7.69)

0