Table 1. The outcomes identified from a literature review for inclusion in the Delphi questionnaires.

Outcome
Extent of surgery
The likelihood of stoma formation during surgery
The likelihood of surgery successfully removing all of the cancer
The likelihood of being readmitted to hospital in the 2 wk following surgery
The likelihood of experiencing complications as a result surgery
The likelihood of death as a result of surgery
The expected stay in hospital after surgery
The likelihood of being admitted to intensive care/high dependency unit
The likelihood of needing to be discharged to somewhere other than home (for example intermediate care or residential care, either as a temporary or permanent measure)
The length of time following treatment with-out the cancer coming back or growing
Life-expectancy following treatment