The British journal of surgery
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Br J Surg
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The impact of conversion on postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal surgery remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to assess whether a conversion results in increased postoperative morbidity and mortality, and to evaluate whether any specific factors affect the outcomes of converted procedures. ⋯ Conversions of laparoscopic colorectal resection are not associated with increased overall morbidity, regardless of the timing of conversion.