Clinical and Surgical Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2025) | Viewed by 1130
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, titled "Clinical and Surgical Therapy for Colorectal Cancer", in the journal Cancers. Colorectal cancer remains a leading global health challenge, but recent advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care have significantly improved outcomes. Procedures such as anterior resection and total mesorectal excision, and minimally invasive approaches, including robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, are enhancing precision, reducing complications, and improving recovery times. Additionally, integrating multidisciplinary strategies with surgery, such as total neoadjuvant therapy, has proven critical in optimizing treatment outcomes. Emerging research into the gut microbiome offers complementary insights, particularly in predicting therapy response, reducing postoperative complications, and supporting long-term recovery. Together, these advancements underline the importance of innovation in both surgical and adjunctive approaches to improve survival and quality of life for patients with colorectal cancer.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in colorectal cancer surgery, including novel techniques, enhanced recovery pathways, and integrated therapeutic approaches. It will also touch upon the role of microbiome research in supporting surgical outcomes and quality of life. By addressing both clinical and surgical innovations, this Special Issue aligns with the journal’s focus on translational and clinical cancer research.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Advances in surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
- Anterior resection and total mesorectal excision outcomes.
- Innovations in perioperative care and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS).
- Role of neoadjuvant therapy (in particular total neoadjuvant therapy).
- Postoperative complications, management, and long-term outcomes.
- The interplay between the gut microbiome and postoperative recovery.
- Quality of life and survivorship in patients following surgery.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Laura Koskenvuo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- colorectal cancer
- rectal cancer
- anterior resection
- minimally invasive surgery
- robotic surgery
- surgical oncology
- neoadjuvant therapy
- adjuvant therapy
- quality of life
- gut microbiome
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