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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2025; 17(6): 108152
Published online Jun 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.108152
Advancing minimally invasive surgery for elderly colorectal cancer patients: Bridging evidence to practice
Ren-Xian Xie, Yi-Xuan Xing, Nian-Zhe Sun
Ren-Xian Xie, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China
Yi-Xuan Xing, Department of Emergency, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China
Yi-Xuan Xing, Nian-Zhe Sun, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China
Nian-Zhe Sun, Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Yi-Xuan Xing and Nian-Zhe Sun.
Author contributions: Xie RX wrote the first draft, developed the main ideas, and led revisions; Sun NZ and Xing YX provided critical feedback, improved the structure, and added key examples.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Nian-Zhe Sun, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China. sunnzh201921@sina.com
Received: April 7, 2025
Revised: April 23, 2025
Accepted: May 15, 2025
Published online: June 27, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The study by Min et al reinforces laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer as a safe and effective option for elderly patients, with reduced complications and inflammation. However, broader implementation requires addressing technical challenges, surgeon training, and long-term outcome validation.