| Room 1 09:00-10:00
[ABSTRACT 1] Neoplasia I
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Chairs: Yoonah PARK (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), Chang-Hyun KIM (Chonnam National University, Korea)
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| 09:00-09:10 | Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer Beyond TME: Anatomical Classification and Decision Framework | Ji-seon KIM | Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea |
| 09:10-09:20 | Chemotherapy Completion, Not Mere Receipt, Determines Survival in pT3N0 Colon Cancer: A Risk-Stratified Propensity Score Analysis | Jin Kam PARK | Seoul National University Hospital, Korea |
| 09:20-09:30 | Impact of Postoperative Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Changes on Long-Term Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Nationwide Cohort Study | Byeo Lee LIM | Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Korea |
| 09:30-09:40 | Effect of Robotic Scope Holder (Soloassist) Assistance on Scopist Muscle Fatigue during Laparoscopic Surgery: A Pilot Study | Ho Seung KIM | Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Korea |
| 09:40-09:50 | The Impact of Prolonged Operative Time on Major Complications in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Stratified Analysis by Comorbidity Status | Dong Hee LEE | Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 09:50-10:00 | Cause-Specific Mortality by Tumor Laterality in Non-Metastatic Colon Cancer: A Korean Nationwide Cohort Study | Soo Young OH | Asan Medical Center, Korea |
| Room 2 09:00-10:00
[ABSTRACT 2] Prediction |
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Chairs: Jeonghyun KANG (Yonsei University, Korea),
Jong Lyul LEE (University of Ulsan, Korea)
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| 09:00-09:10 | Vaping/e-cigarette Use and Early Postoperative Outcomes after Colorectal Surgery: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort | Wung Sun HAN | Seoul National University Hospital, Korea |
| 09:10-09:20 | Role of Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Colorectal Cancer: An Ambispective Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in North India | Shivangi SHARMA | PGIMER, India |
| 09:20-09:30 | Shifting Mortality Predictors in Early Colorectal Cancer: From Surgical Risk to Chronic Comorbidity Burden | Ugne IMBRASAITE | Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Lithuania |
| 09:30-09:40 | Failure of Postoperative CRP Resolution Is Associated with Anastomotic Leakage and Surgical Site Infection after Colorectal Resection: A Multicenter Cohort Study | Sunseok YOON | Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea |
| 09:40-09:50 | Risk Factors Associated with Hospital Readmission Following Ileostomy Formation: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study | Cindy XU | Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia |
| 09:50-10:00 | Clinical Characteristics and Extraintestinal Manifestations of Elderly-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study | Eun Woo SONG | Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea |
| Room 3 09:00-10:00
[ABSTRACT 3] Research |
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Chairs: Min Soo CHO (Yonsei University, Korea),
Myung Jo KIM (Chungbuk National University, Korea)
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| 09:00-09:10 | Multi-Omic Profiling Identifies APC-Wild Type and Immune-Suppressed Microenvironment as Distinct Features of Microsatellite-Stable Early Onset Colorectal Cancer | Hui Lionel Raphael CHEN | Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
| 09:10-09:20 | Cetuximab-Conjugated, Oxaliplatin-Loaded Multivesicular Liposomal Depots for EGFR-Targeted Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy of Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis | Eun Jung PARK | Asan Medical Center, Korea |
| 09:20-09:30 | A Glasses-Free 3D Multi-Angle Display for Enhanced Precision in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery | Kwanmo YANG | Gangneung Asan Hospital, Korea |
| 09:30-09:40 | Point-Of-Care Cytological Assessment of Anorectal Tumours Using Glove Touch Imprint Cytology: A Prospective Study | Jatinkumar DHANANI | GMERS Medical College, India |
| 09:40-09:50 | Fecal Microbiota Do Not Fully Reflect Tumor-Infiltrated Microbial Ecosystems in Colorectal Cancer: A Matched Triplet Analysis | Sung Uk BAE | Inje University, Korea |
| 09:50-10:00 | Usefulness of Yellow Enhancement (YE) Technology in Laparoscopic Surgery: Perspectives of General Surgery Residents | You Qian LIN | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
| 10:00-10:30
Break
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| Room 1 10:30-12:00
[Core Subjects] All about Colorectal Diseases
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Chairs: Kyu Joo PARK (Seoul National University, Korea), Min Ro LEE (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] Composed of lectures addressing the key considerations in surgical decision-making, from benign conditions to malignancy | |||
| 10:30-10:45 | Surgical Strategy for Rectal NETs | Sung Sil PARK | Hanyang University, Korea |
| 10:45-11:00 | Non-operative Management after cCR to TNT for Rectal Cancer | J. Joshua SMITH | MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA |
| 11:00-11:15 | Crohn’s Disease with Stricture: Indications and Timing for Resection | Laura HANCOCK | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK |
| 11:15-11:30 | Surgical Strategy for Bilateral or Recurrent Inguinal Hernia | Man Woo PARK | Koo Hospital, Korea |
| 11:30-11:45 | Recurrent or Complicated Diverticulitis: Surgical Timing and Extent | Gi Won HA | Jeonbuk National University, Korea |
| 11:45-12:00 | Surgical Strategy for Ruptured Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms: Timing and Extent | Eun Jung PARK | University of Ulsan, Korea |
Room 2 10:30-12:00
[Global 1] Advancing Surgical Quality: Systems, Metrics, and Education
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Chairs: Hyeon-Min CHO (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea), Yong Beom CHO (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] This session is designed to provide practical and strategic insights into how surgical quality can be systematically improved at institutional and multicenter levels, while maintaining a strong commitment to equity, patient-centered care, and education. | |||
| 10:30-10:45 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Catalyst for Enhancing Quality of Care | Kirsten WILKINS | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, USA |
| 10:45-11:00 | Multicenter Clinical Trials as a Platform for Quality Improvement: Standardization, Benchmarking, and Audit | Hongwei YAO | Beijing Friendship Hospital, China |
| 11:00-11:15 | Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Redefining Quality Metrics and Outcomes | Dhatchai CHAROENSILAVATH | Chulalongkorn University, Thailand |
| 11:15-11:30 | Surgical Education and Quality Assurance: Building a Sustainable Framework for Excellence | Hyunmi PARK | Korea University, Korea |
| 11:30-11:45 | From Aphorisms to Algorithms: Modernizing Colorectal Surgery Education | Joseph FUENTES | Rizal Medical Center, Philippines |
| 11:45-12:00 | Discussion | HyungJoo BAIK | Inje University, Korea |
Room 3 10:30-12:00
[K-QIPS] A Practical Workshop for the KQiPS Prospective Study [KOR]
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Chairs: Jun Won UM (Korea University, Korea), Sun Jin PARK (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
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| 10:30–10:45 | KQiPS Prospective Study A to Z: Who, When, and What to Do | Sun Jin PARK | Kyung Hee University, Korea |
| 10:45–11:00 | SITE PI: IRB Approval and Study Implementation | Sunseok YOON | Korea University, Korea |
| 11:00–11:15 | SURGEON: Patient Identification, Enrollment, and Informed Consent | Kwang Dae HONG | Korea University, Korea |
| 11:15–11:30 | RESEARCH COORDINATOR: Practical Workflow and Data Management | Yun-jung JEONG | KQiPS-CRS |
| 11:30–11:45 | WHY KQiPS? From Participation to Surgical Quality Improvement | Jun Won UM | Korea University, Korea |
| 11:45–12:00 | Q&A: Getting Started at Your Hospital | ||
Room 1 12:00-13:00
Sponsor Symposium 1[Johnson & Johnson]
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Chair: Kil Yeon LEE (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
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| 12:00-12:30 | Beyond SSI Prevention: Expanding the Perspective to Surgical Site Outcomes | Hyung Jin KIM | The Catholic University of Korea, Korea |
Room 3 12:00-13:00
Sponsor Symposium 2 [Medtronic]
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Chair: Yoonah PARK (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
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| 12:00-12:30 | Enhancing Procedural Safety and Efficiency in Colorectal Surgery with V-LocTM | Rumi SHIN | Seoul National University, Korea |
Room 1 13:00-14:30
[Chemotherapy Study Group] RLM Management from Colorectal Surgeon's Perspective: Comprehensive Approach
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Chair: In Kyu LEE (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea),
Jun Seok PARK (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] This session will address the key clinical dilemmas that surgeons face throughout the entire continuum of CRLM care—from diagnosis and resectability assessment to systemic therapy integration, operative strategy, and palliative management. A focused 30-minute discussion featuring four designated discussants will follow, fostering dynamic debate and encouraging active engagement on issues that are highly relevant and thought-provoking for surgical oncologists. | |||
| 13:00-13:20 | When Should We Operate in Resectable CRLM? Neoadjuvant vs. Upfront Surgery | Nak Song SUNG | Konyang University, Korea |
| 13:20-13:40 | Conversion Therapy for Initially Unresectable CRLM: Surgical Timing and Strategy | Kyung-Ha LEE | Chungnam National University, Korea |
| 13:40-14:00 | Palliative Management of Unresectable CRLM: Beyond Cure | Ki Beom BAE | Inje University, Korea |
| 14:00-14:30 | Panel Discussion | Woong Bae JI | Korea University, Korea |
| Min Jung KIM | Seoul National University, Korea | ||
Room 2 13:00-14:30
[Global 2] Training and Education for Colorectal Fellows
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Chairs: Woo Yong LEE (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea),
Hyung Jin KIM (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] This session addresses the future of advanced surgical training in an era of geographic disparity, regulatory constraints, and evolving healthcare systems, highlighting structural, educational, and policy-driven solutions to sustain excellence in colorectal surgery. | |||
| 13:00-13:20 | Overcoming Geographic Isolation and Centralizing Advanced Surgical Training | Simon CHU | The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
| 13:20-13:40 | Maintaining Surgical Mastery under Strict Labor and Duty-Hour Regulations | Soichiro ISHIHARA | The University of Tokyo, Japan |
| 13:40-14:00 | Closing the “North–South” Gap in Italy through Standardization of UEMS Surgical Training | Pasquale TALENTO | Pelvic Floor Center AUSL Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| 14:00-14:20 | Colorectal Fellow Training Plan in Response to Changing Training Environments in Korea | Sun Jung KIM | Ajou University, Korea |
| 14:20-14:30 | Discussion | Seung Ho SONG | Kyungpook National University, Korea |
| Alvaro GARCIA-GRANERO | Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Spain | ||
Room 3 13:00-14:30
[Microbiome Study Group] Microbiome-Based Precision Therapeutic Strategies
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Chairs: Won-Cheol PARK (Wonkwang University, Korea),
Seong Kyu BAEK (Keimyung University, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] To explore how advances in microbiome science are reshaping precision medicine, focusing on the development of individualized therapeutic strategies that integrate microbial profiling into disease prevention, treatment selection, and outcome optimization. | |||
| 13:00-13:20 | Microbial–Metabolic–Host States Associated with Response to Total Neoadjuvant therapy in Rectal Cancer | Ji-Won HUH | Chungnam National University, Korea |
| 13:20-13:40 | The Gut Microbiome as a Key Player in Cancer | Jeongshin AN | Ewha Womans University, Korea |
| 13:40-14:00 | Gut Microbiome Model Predicts Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Plus Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer | Zhengyang YANG | Capital Medical University, China |
| 14:00-14:30 | Panel Discussion | Jung Wook SUH | Dankuk University, Korea |
| Yong Joon LEE | CHA University, Korea | ||
| 14:30-15:00
Break
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Room 1 15:00-16:30
Gold Ribbon Campaign [KOR]
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Chairs: Eung Jin SHIN (Soonchunhyang University, Korea), Kang Young LEE (Yonsei University, Korea)
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| 15:00-15:20 | 대장암, 일찍 찾으면 오래 산다 | Heung-Kwon OH | Seoul National University, Korea |
| 15:20-15:40 | 2028년 대장내시경 국가검진 도입과 대한 대장항문학회의 여정 | Sun Il LEE | Korea University, Korea |
| 15:40-16:00 | 대장암 예방을 위한 운동 전략과 수술 후 맞춤형 신체 회복 솔루션 | Dae Hee PYO | The Catholic University of Korea, Korea |
| 16:00-16:30 | Panel Discussion | Dae Kyung SOHN | National Cancer Center, Korea |
| Sun Il LEE | Korea University, Korea | ||
| Tae Won MIN | KUKMINILBO, Korea | ||
| JinHan LEE | DONG-A ILBO, Korea | ||
Room 2 15:00-16:30
[Global 3] Global Perspectives on the Management of Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
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Chairs: Suk-Hwan LEE (Kyung Hee University, Korea),
Ki Beom BAE (Inje University, Korea)
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| [Session Objectives] To compare and critically examine international clinical guidelines for mid-to-low locally advanced rectal cancer, highlighting similarities, differences, and their implications for real-world decision-making | |||
| 15:00-15:15 | KSCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer | Jung Myun KWAK | Korea University, Korea |
| 15:15-15:30 | The American Perspective on Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer | George CHANG | MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA |
| 15:30-15:45 | French Intergroup (TNCD) Guidelines for Locally Advanced Mid/Low Rectal Cancer | Eddy COTTE | Lyon-Sud Hospital, France |
| 15:45-16:00 | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer in Japan | Soichiro ISHIHARA | The University of Tokyo, Japan |
| 16:00-16:30 | Panel Discussion | Mariana BERHO | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA |
| Yoon Dae HAN | Yonsei University, Korea | ||
Room 3 15:00-16:30
[Editorial Committee] ACP Forum
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Chairs: Gyung Mo SON (Pusan National University, Korea),
Kyung Uk JUNG (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
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| 15:00-15:05 | Welcome & Introduction | Gyung Mo SON | Pusan National University, Korea |
| 15:05-15:20 | ACP in the Global Landscape: Metrics, Milestones, and What Comes Next | Kyung Uk JUNG | Sungkyunkwan University, Korea |
| 15:20-15:35 | What Topics Do Journals Want Today? Research Trends in Colorectal Surgery | Audrius DULSKAS | National Cancer Center, Lithuania |
| 15:35-15:50 | AI in Academic Publishing: Opportunity, Risk, and Where Journals Must Draw the Line | Pasquale TALENTO | Pelvic Floor Center AUSL Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| 15:50-16:05 | Strengthening Peer Review: Quality, Speed, and Global Fairness | Pankaj GARG | Garg Fistula Research Institute, India |
| 16:05-16:20 | Discussant Remarks: Building ACP as a Truly International Journal | All Speakers and |
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| Jia Lin NG | Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore | ||
| 16:20-16:30 | Closing Remarks & Call to Action | Gyung Mo SON | Pusan National University, Korea |
| 16:30-16:40 | KSCP-SCRS MOU Signing Ceremony | ||
| 16:30-17:00
Break
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| Room 1 17:00-18:00
[ABSTRACT 4] AI and Epidemiology
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Chairs: Sung Woo CHO (CHA University, Korea), Sohyun KIM (Yeungnam University, Korea)
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| 17:00-17:10 | Financial Impact of Watch and Wait Strategy after Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer: A Cost Savings Analysis Based on Real-World Institutional Data | Ernestas SILEIKA | National Cancer Institute, Lithuania |
| 17:10-17:20 | Quantifying and Comparing the Operating-Room Carbon Footprint of Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Low Anterior Resection: A Process-Based Life-Cycle Assessment with Hotspot Decomposition | Mi Jeong CHOI | Yongin Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 17:20-17:30 | Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy and Its Effect on Recurrence-Free Survival and Permanent Stoma in Relation to the Preoperative Location of the Rectal Cancer | Chungyeop LEE | Asan Medical Center, Korea |
| 17:30-17:40 | Clinical Significance of the Red Blood Cell Distribution Width to Albumin Ratio (RAR) as a Prognostic Biomarker in Patients with Colorectal Cancer | Seong Bong CHO | Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 17:40-17:50 | Gastrointestinal Complications and Surgical Patterns in Elderly-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study | Ha Un KIM | Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea |
| 17:50-18:00 | Surgical Epidemiology, Indications & Outcomes of Crohn’s Disease in Malaysia: A Single-Centre Retrospective Review | Ann Dasimakamalia MAT | Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia |
| Room 2 17:00-18:00
[ABSTRACT 5] Neoplasia II
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Chairs: Songsoo YANG (University of Ulsan, Korea),
Jinsoo KIM (Chungnam National University, Korea)
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| 17:00-17:10 | Postoperative Nodal Risk Refinement in Stage III Right-Sided Colon Cancer after Right Hemicolectomy: Asian Multicenter Study | Hyeon Woo BAE | Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 17:10-17:20 | Para-Aortic Lymph Node Dissection for Isolated Para-Aortic Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Analysis of Treatment Strategies and Prognostic Factors | Seungyeon KANG | Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 17:20-17:30 | Pulsatile Marginal Artery Bleeding as a Functional Surrogate Marker for Bowel Perfusion: A Prospective Comparison with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography | Abdulrahman ALMALKI | King Faisal Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia |
| 17:30-17:40 | Pelvic Exenteration Improves Survival in Selected T4bM1 Rectal Cancer Patients: A Multi-Center Study | Jin GU | Peking University Cancer Hospital, China |
| 17:40-17:50 | Combined Impact of Preoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index and Skeletal Muscle Index on Long-Term Survival Outcomes in Nonmetastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Following Curative Resection | Chaeho BYUN | Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea |
| 17:50-18:00 | Development and Exploratory Evaluation of a Multi-Target DNA Methylation Assay Using Digital PCR for Plasma-Based Colorectal Cancer Detection | Ji Hyeong SONG | Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Korea |
| Room 3 17:00-18:00
[ABSTRACT 6] Neoplasia III |
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Chairs: Hye Youn KWON (Yonsei University, Korea), Jeonghee HAN (CHA University, Korea)
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| 17:00-17:10 | Two Decades of Institutional Maturation in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Outcomes From 10,053 Consecutive Cases | Ho Yung LEE | Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea |
| 17:10-17:20 | Risk Factor Analysis of Lymph Node Metastasis in Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors (≤20 mm) Undergoing Radical Surgery: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Korea | Eun-jung LEE | Gibbeum Hospital, Korea |
| 17:20-17:30 | Local Excision in Mid-To-Low Rectal Cancer Patients Who Revealed Clinically Total or Near-Total Regression after Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy | Jin Gi CHANG | Asan Medical Center, Korea |
| 17:30-17:40 | Colorectal Cancer Incidence in Patients with Serious Mental Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Sun Jung KIM | Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea |
| 17:40-17:50 | Impact of Preoperative Resting Heart Rate Combined with Skeletal Muscle Index on Survival Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer | Woosung SON | Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea |
| 17:50-18:00 | Unveiling Gender Disparities in Colorectal Adenomas: A Histopathological Study | Aynur SAFIYEVA | Central Customs Hospital, Azerbaijan |