Does the number of operating specialists influence the conversion rate and outcomes after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery?

Background: Laparoscopic techniques in colorectal surgery have been widely utilised due to short-term patient benefits but conversion to open surgery is associated with adverse short- and long-term patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dual specialist operating on the conversion rate and patient outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Methods: A prospectively populated colorectal cancer surgery database was reviewed.