Objective To explore the variation about the application of fast-track surgery and laparoscopy in treatment for colorectal cancer in recent years． To investigate the probability of combining protocols of the two for treatment for colorectal cancer. Methods The clinical and basic literatures of related researches about colorectal treatment of laparoscopy and fast-track surgery were collected and reviewed. Results Compared with the traditional treatment modalities, both of fast-track surgery and laparoscopy used for the treatment of colorectal cancer have better clinical effects. Conclusions Fast-track surgery and laparoscopic techniques used for the treatment of colorectal cancer are feasible, but the combination of the two should be confirmed by further randomized controlled trials.
