Research Article

Proposal and Validation of a New Classification of Surgical Outcomes after Colorectal Resections within an Enhanced Recovery Programme

Table 1

Classification of surgical outcomes after colorectal resection.

ClassDischarge after day4Unplanned readmissionPostop complications (Clavien–Dindo > 2)Unplanned reoperationMortality

1NoNoNoNoNo
2aYesNoNoNoNo
2bNoYesNoNoNo
2cYesYesNoNoNo
3aYesNoYesNoNo
3bNoYesYesNoNo
3cYesYesYesNoNo
4aYesNoYesYesNo
4bNoYesYesYesNo
4cYesYesYesYesNo
5AnyAnyAnyAnyYes