Recurrence rate and some related factors Recurrence (%) n = 66 p (Fisher's exact test) Procedure LAR 8 (16.3%) >0, 05 APR 0 (0%) CEA ≤ 5 6 (12.8%) >0, 05 > 5 2 (10.5%) Tumor size < 2 cm 0 (0%) >0, 05 2 - 3 cm 4 (11.8%) >3 cm 4 (14.3%) Pathology stage I 0 (0%) >0, 05 II 6 (14.3%) III 2 (13.3%) Conclusion: - The APR group did not have any recurrence cases, the LAR group had 8 recurrent cases, accounting for 16.3%.