[Critical issues in surgical treatment for colorectal cancer].

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.