Intelligent applications in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3946.2026.06.002

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Abstract:

Significant progress has been made in the application of intelligent technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer, particularly in robot-assisted surgical systems, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis, and intraoperative navigation technologies. These technologies not only enhance the safety of surgeries, effectively reduce postoperative complications, but also significantly improve the clinical prognosis of patients. However, China still faces many challenges in the popularization and application of intelligent technologies. This article systematically summarizes the current application status of intelligent technologies in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer, deeply analyzes their clinical value and existing deficiencies, and, in combination with the characteristics of domestic medical resources, looks forward to the future development direction of intelligent technologies, aiming to provide references for clinical practice.

Key words: Rectal Neoplasms, Minimally Invasive Surgery Department, Artificial Intelligence

Yang Yan, Tianyu Xie, Xiaohui Du. Intelligent applications in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer[J]. Chinese Journal of Operative Procedures of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(06): 516-519.

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