This e-learning module presents the recorded sessions of the 3rd edition of the MILAN COLORECTAL CONGRESS, held in Milan, Italy, on May 29th–30th, 2025 at the Università Statale di Milano.

The course captures a key moment of knowledge sharing in 2025, focusing on colorectal surgery and oncologic treatments. Participants will gain in-depth insights into topics such as updates in colon and rectal cancer, cutting-edge therapeutic approaches, and the evolving interplay between oncology and surgery.
Featuring contributions from leading international experts in colorectal surgery, the program includes plenary lectures, sponsored symposia, and live surgery sessions, offering a highly engaging and comprehensive learning experience. The Core Congress covered a wide range of key topics in colorectal surgery and oncology, including:

• Rectal cancer management (staging, total neoadjuvant therapy, surgery, malignant polyps)
• Pelvic pain and postoperative complications (diagnosis and management)
• Prevention and management of surgical complications
• Advances in colorectal surgery (robotic surgery and single-port systems)
• Pouch surgery, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and “women in surgery” focus
• Live surgery sessions from international centers with real-time expert commentary.