Application and prospect of artificial intelligence in minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its applica-tion in diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) has deepened, covering preoperative diagnosis, surgical assistance, and prognostic evaluation. AI can accurately detect precancerous lesions and tumor characteristics during screening of CRC, improving diagnostic precision.During surgery, AI provides real‑time feedback and navigation support, helping surgeons improve precision and reduce complications. After surgery, AI integrates multidimensional data to optimize treatment decisions and resource allocation. However, current AI models still face challenges in accuracy, generalization, and integration with existing medical systems, and societal issues such as privacy and ethics need to be addressed. With ongoing technological advancements, AI is expected to play a greater role in minimally invasive surgeries for CRC, particularly in robotic surgery, offering more precise and personalized treatment options in the future. The authors summarize application and prospect of artificial intelligence in minimally invasive treatment of colorectal cancer, aiming to provide references for clinical practice.