Early colorectal cancer is often treated through endoscopic procedures to remove tumors. However, when initial removal is incomplete or shows high-risk features, further major surgery is required to ensure no cancer remains. This consensus provides a standard for surgeons to decide when and how to perform this additional surgery. A multidisciplinary group of Chinese medical experts reviewed global research and clinical evidence published between 2010 and 2024. The medical experts formulated key clinical recommendations, which were then discussed and finalized through expert voting to ensure high agreement. The consensus identifies specific high-risk factors necessitating additional surgery. The consensus recommends that these follow-up surgeries should ideally take place approximately 4 weeks after the first procedure. Furthermore, the consensus provides detailed protocols for marking the tumor location and selecting the best surgical approach. These consensuses offer a practical framework to improve the safety and effectiveness of treating early colorectal cancer. By standardizing surgical decisions, the consensus aims to help patients achieve better long-term recovery and quality of life.
| • | Colorectal Tumor Integrated Rehabilitation Professional Committee, China Anti-Cancer Association |
| • | Digestive Tract Polyp and Precancerous Lesion Professional Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association |
| • | Colorectal Surgery Group, Society of Surgery, Chinese Medical Association |
| • | Colorectal Group, Society of Digestive Endoscopy, Chinese Medical Association |
| • | Surgical Group, Colorectal Tumor Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association. |
| 1. | Physical examination: should be performed every 3 months for the first 2 years post-surgery, every 6 months for the next 3 years (up to year 5), and annually thereafter. |
| 2. | Laboratory tests: should include monitoring of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CA19-9 levels every 3 months for the first 2 years, every 6 months for the next 3 years, and annually after 5 years. |
| 3. | Imaging: should include chest, abdominal, and pelvic CT or MRI every 6 months for the first 2 years, then annually for the next 3 years72,73. PET-CT may be performed for patients with recurrence or suspected distant metastasis. |
| 4. | Colonoscopy: should be performed within 1 year post-surgery. If abnormalities are detected, a colonoscopy should be repeated within 1 year; if no abnormalities are detected, a colonoscopy should be repeated after 3 years, then every 5 years thereafter. A colonoscopy should be conducted 3 – 6 months post-surgery if a complete colon examination was not performed preoperatively. |
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |