Intelligence and individualization in the application of minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3946.2026.06.003

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Abstract:

Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. Its treatment modalities are gradually shifting from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive surgery, and from standardized therapy to individualized precision treatment. The rapid development of artificial intelligence, robotic surgical systems, intraoperative image navigation, and multi-omics technologies has provided crucial support for individualized treatment in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer. This article systematically reviews the current applications of intelligent and individualized technologies in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer, encompassing three main aspects: preoperative precise assessment, intraoperative intelligent navigation, and perioperative individualized management, while also discussing the challenges faced by current technologies and future directions for development.

Key words: Rectal Neoplasms, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Treatment, Robotic Surgery

Zhen Fang, Liang Shang, Leping Li. Intelligence and individualization in the application of minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer[J]. Chinese Journal of Operative Procedures of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(06): 520-523.

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