The Korean Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Committee Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rectal Cancer version 2.0
- Author:
Hyo Seon RYU
1
;
Hyun Jung KIM
;
Dong Hyun KANG
;
Yoo-Kang KWAK
;
Han Deok KWAK
;
Yoon-Hye KWON
;
Dalyon KIM
;
Baek-Hui KIM
;
Jae Hyun KIM
;
Ji Hun KIM
;
Jin Won KIM
;
Tae Hyung KIM
;
Hae Young KIM
;
Soo Min NAM
;
Gyoung Tae NOH
;
Jun Woo BONG
;
Nak Song SUNG
;
Seon Hui SHIN
;
Kil-Yong LEE
;
Sung Chul LEE
;
Sea-Won LEE
;
Jung Won LEE
;
Jong Min LEE
;
Myung Hoon IHN
;
Joo Han LIM
;
Woong Bae JI
;
Dae Hee PYO
;
Young Ki HONG
;
Jung-Myun KWAK
;
Author Information
- Publication Type:Guideline
- From:Annals of Coloproctology 2026;42(1):4-33
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Rectal cancer, which accounts for approximately 40% of colorectal cancers, remains a major clinical concern. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging, surgical techniques, radiotherapy, and systemic treatment have steadily improved rectal cancer outcomes. Considering this, the Korean Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary (KRCM) Committee has aimed to provide clinicians and policymakers with up-to-date, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to support optimal decision-making, reflecting current evidence, the Korean healthcare context, and patient values and preferences. The Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rectal Cancer version 2.0 were developed through multidisciplinary collaboration with related academic societies, building upon and updating the KRCM Clinical Practice Guidelines version 1.0 (titled “Multidisciplinary guidelines for the management of rectal cancer”). These consensus guidelines of the KRCM were established based on a comprehensive literature review, evidence synthesis, with recommendation development guided by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) methodology, and consideration of applicability in real-world clinical practice under the national health insurance system. Each recommendation has been presented with its strength and level of evidence.
