Accuracy of National Surgery Quality Improvement Program Models in Predicting Postoperative Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Colectomy

Background: The National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) is the standard for assessment of acuity-adjusted outcomes in surgery. The validity of NSQIP has not been well established in colorectal surgery. Technical and process variables, which NSQIP may not consider, affect morbidity rate.