Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2024; 16(11): 3385-3390
Published online Nov 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i11.3385
Minimally invasive multivisceral resection in rectal cancer: Preparation or Precipitation?
Christian Ramírez Sánchez, Sarah Monserrat Lomelí Martínez
Christian Ramírez Sánchez, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital General de Occidente, Zapopan 45170, Mexico
Christian Ramírez Sánchez, Sarah Monserrat Lomelí Martínez, Department of Medical and Life Sciences, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ocotlán 47810, Mexico
Sarah Monserrat Lomelí Martínez, Master of Public Health, Department of Well-being and Sustainable, Centro Universitario del Norte, Universidad de Guadalajara, Colotlán 46200, Mexico
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the preparation of this manuscript. Lomelí Martínez SM and Ramírez Sánchez C put forward the idea, did literature search, wrote the preliminary draft, critically reviewed and approved the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Sarah Monserrat Lomelí Martínez, Doctor, PhD, Academic Research, Associate Research Scientist, Doctor, Department of Medical and Life Sciences, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Universidad 1115, Col. Lindavista, Ocotlán 47810, Mexico. sarah.lomeli@academicos.udg.mx
Received: April 3, 2024
Revised: July 20, 2024
Accepted: August 1, 2024
Published online: November 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In this editorial, we commented on the observational study by Chan et al. The study analyzed the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive multivisceral resection (miMVR) for stage T4b rectal cancer by comparing postoperative outcomes between miMVR and open MVR, and it also compared postoperative outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic approaches. We complemented this by discussing some of the most notable studies, with emphasis on the development of new treatments for initial and metastatic rectal cancer, and introduction of innovative and minimally-invasive surgery techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery. The importance of future research is emphasized by progress in knowledge, training, and clinical practice in the application of these surgical procedures for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.