ObjectiveTo explain the latest concepts of colorectal surgery, and predict the future direction of it. MethodsA review and summary based on the clinical experience of our hospitals and theses over the past years and new advances on the researches in home and abroad were performed. ResultsDoctors should attach more importance to anal preserving operation; and there should be more usage of fast track in colorectal surgery. Besides, predicting low risk of postoperative complications and digitizing colorectal surgery also needed more attention. ConclusionThose aspects of colorectal surgery in the result need further development.