Minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer in pregnancy: a case series

• DOI: 10.7602/jmis.2025.28.1.36
• Publication Date: 2025-03-17T00:11:56Z
• Authors: Jonathan Wiener; Mark Muhlmann
• Keywords: Invasive surgery; Multidisciplinary team; Adjuvant Therapy

Colorectal cancer (CRC) during pregnancy presents unique clinical challenges, particularly in balancing maternal treatment with fetal safety. This case series examines the role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) management CRC pregnant patients. Through three detailed cases, we explore diagnostic approaches, surgical interventions, and post-operative outcomes. MIS techniques, including robotic laparoscopic surgeries, were successfully employed all leading to favorable recovery birth healthy babies. The findings underscore importance a multidisciplinary approach, highlighting as viable safe option that facilitates rapid timely adjuvant therapy.