Critical issues in surgical treatment for colorectal cancer

VernacularTitle:结直肠癌外科治疗关键问题
Author: Ping LAN ¹ ; Xiaosheng HE ¹ ; Zongjin ZHANG ¹ ; Bin ZHANG ¹
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1. 中山大学附属第六医院普通外科（结直肠外科）广东省结直肠盆底疾病研究重点实验室　广州市黄埔区中六生物医学创新研究院　人体微生态与老年慢性疾病教育部重点实验室，广州　510655
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Colorectal neoplasms; Surgical treatment; Sphincter-preserving strategy
From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(1):21-27
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Clinical research on colorectal cancer in China has developed rapidly in recent years. Based on evidence-based medicine, the Chinese Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Standards and the CSCO Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer are continuously updated, which have been instrumental in optimizing the full-process management of colorectal cancer and improving cancer outcomes. While significant progress has been made, we must remain aware that there are still many urgent and key issues to be solved in the field of surgical treatment e.g. sphincter-preserving strategies, surgical approaches, management of T1 stage tumors, and surgical treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. In the future, more high-quality, original research from China will be needed to address these challenges, standardize surgical approaches, and improve treatment effect.