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Table 3 Study schedule

From: Oncologic outcomes of single-incision laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer (CSILS): study protocol for a multicentre, prospective, open-label, noninferiority, randomized controlled trial

  1. POD Postoperative day, M Month, SILS Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, CLS Conventional laparoscopic surgery, VAS Visual analogue scale, CT Computed tomography, MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EKG Electrocardiogram, QLQ-C30 Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, QLQ-CR29 Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal 29, EORCT European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer
  2. a Laboratory tests include routine blood tests, liver and kidney function tests, electrolytes tests, and coagulation tests
  3. b These examinations are optional depending on the patient's condition