Expert consensus on robotic surgery for colorectal cancer ( 2025 edition)

Robotic surgery is an important trend in the surgical treatment for colorectal cancer at present. The Robotic Surgery Group of Colorectal Cancer Committee of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, has organized experts in relevant research fields in China to update and revise the application specifications for robotic colorectal cancer surgery with the advancements in concepts, technologies, and equipment of robotic surgery in recent years. This revision is based on the 2015 edition and 2020 edition of Expert Consensus on Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery, hoping to promote the application and promotion of robotic surgery.