Background
primary colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer, primary malignant tumors
COLORECTAL CANCER, POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Synchronous multiple primary colorectal cancer (SMPCC) involves the simultaneous occurrence of 2 or more independent primary malignant tumors in the colon or rectum. Although SMPCC is rare, it results in a higher incidence of postoperative complications and mortality compared to patients with single primary colorectal cancer (SPCRC).