Key result
The national 28-day reoperation rate after colorectal resection in England was 6.5%, with large variation among institutions and surgeons, suggesting its potential use as a quality indicator.
Population
All patients undergoing a primary colorectal resection in England between 2000 and 2008 (n=246,469).
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
28 days
Authors
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Supports reoperation rates as a potential quality metric in colorectal surgery; leaves open validity and impact on outcomes pending prospective validation.
Observational (n=246,469)
Yes
There is significant variation in reoperation rates after colorectal surgery among hospitals and surgeons in England, suggesting its potential utility as a quality indicator.
Burns et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Colorectal resection (n=246,469). Colorectal resection was evaluated on Reoperation for an intra-abdominal procedure or wound complication within 28 days of surgery. The national 28-day reoperation rate after colorectal resection in England was 6.5%, with large variation among institutions and surgeons, suggesting its potential use as a quality indicator.
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