Factors associated with conversion from laparoscopic to open colectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (<scp>NSQIP</scp>) database

Abstract

Multiple significant factors for conversion from laparoscopic to open colectomy were identified. A novel finding was the increased risk of conversion for underweight patients. As laparoscopic colectomy is become increasingly utilized, factors predictive of conversion to open procedures should be sought via large national cohorts.