Since 1993, the first laparoscopic radical surgery for colon cancer was carried out in China, laparoscopic colorectal surgery in China has embarked on a new journey, and has now entered its 30th year. Looking back on the 30 years history of laparoscopic colorectal surgery, it is hoped that through the window of laparoscopic colorectal surgery, from the establishment of a series of key technologies in its initial stage, to the development of training systems, and even the further development of innovative technologies and technology platforms, to review the trajectory in the development of laparoscopic surgery in China, and to think from multiple dimensions, so as to gain experience, guide current practice, and look forward to the future development.