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The medical records of patients who underwent emergency surgery for obstructed colorectal cancer between May 2014 and August 2019 were evaluated. The cases were divided primarily into two groups: Primary Resection and Anastomosis (PRA) and Hartmann\u2019s Procedure (HP). The clinical characteristics, peri-operative outcomes and oncological results including early postoperative complications, morbidity and mortality (30-day, 1-year and 5-year survival) were compared between groups. Results: In this retrospective study, 110 patients with obstructing colorectal cancer undergoing emergency surgery were analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups: 65 cases of Primary Resection and Anastomosis (PRA) and 45 cases of Hartmann\u2019s Procedure (HP). PRA patients had significantly shorter hospital stays (8.7 \u00b1 4.1 vs. 11.2 \u00b1 5.2 days, p = 0.02), lower complication rates (33% vs. 66%, p = 0.003), and superior survival outcomes, with a 5-year survival rate of 33.8% compared to 22.2% in the HP group (p = 0.003). Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences, including higher complication rates and repeat surgery requirements in patients with a diverting ostomy or undergoing resection without anastomosis. Conclusion: PRA demonstrated favorable perioperative and long-term outcomes compared to HP in the emergency management of obstructing colorectal cancer. 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