At the 3rd Colorectal Day, held on June 12, 2026, and organized by the Colorectal Surgery Center of the Ambroise Paré–Hartmann Private Hospital Group in Neuilly-sur-Seine, colorectal specialists will gather to discuss key contemporary issues in colorectal care. Professor Quentin Denost will deliver a lecture entitled “Shared Medical Decision-Making in Colorectal Surgery: Myth or Reality?”, focusing on the growing role of patients in therapeutic decision-making. This presentation will examine the benefits, limitations, and challenges of shared decision-making in an era of increasingly complex treatment options, highlighting the importance of clear information, effective communication, and genuine collaboration between patients and healthcare professionals.