Time to rethink surgeon-specific outcome data for colorectal surgeons in England: Cross-sectional data of 73,842 resections for colorectal cancer

The expected relationship between case volume and mortality rates could not be established. The completeness of data and low numbers of procedures per surgeon are major concerns. Additional outcome metrics should be utilized to assess performance quality. Failure to Rescue approach should be explored and utilized. It is crucial to have more rigorous and streamlined methods for data collection and case ascertainment to present to the public reliable, complete and relevant data.