Artificial Intelligence Assists Surgeons' Decision Making

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) decision-support tool can help surgeons make better real-time decisions during rectal cancer surgery, with the goal of improving surgical precision and reducing complications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 85 years old - You have confirmed rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma) based on pre-surgical biopsy - You are having a complete surgical removal of the rectum (total mesorectal excision) - You are in acceptable surgical health (ASA class I, II, or III) - You have provided written informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have a severe mental disorder or significant communication difficulties - Your surgery required major changes (like a Hartmann procedure or colostomy creation) - Your surgery was interrupted for more than 30 minutes - You have a cancer involving other organs at the same time Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.