The total cost of rectal cancer surgery is around 50-80,000 RMB. The total cost of rectal cancer includes the cost of pre-operative examination, the cost of surgery, and the cost of treatment after surgery, which adds up to around 50-80,000 RMB overall. This is the cost before reimbursement. The exact amount that patients need to pay depends on the different health insurance policies and different reimbursement rates in different places. Routinely, pre-operative examinations are required before the surgery, including blood tests as well as enhanced CT abdominal examinations, colonoscopy, or rectal ultrasonography. During the operation, the cost of anesthesia, surgery and nursing care, as well as the cost of medical supplies, are included. After surgery, fasting and intravenous rehydration are usually required, and the overall cost adds up to about 50,000-80,000 RMB.