Treatment of Patients with Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer

General surgeons should perform open resection following standard oncologic principles. (H, S)

If suitable, surgical oncologists and/or colorectal surgeons with adequate training in laparoscopic or minimally invasive techniques should perform laparoscopic or minimally invasive resection following standard oncologic principles and, if Maximal, using the most appropriate techniques and instruments. (H, S)

If laparoscopy is contraindicated, surgical oncologists and/or colorectal surgeons should use an open surgical approach. (H, S)