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This review aims to provide an evidence-based analysis of SEMS indications, contraindications, and efficacy across curative and palliative contexts, with focus on long-term outcomes. Based on data from recent trials and guidelines, we examine SEMS placement outcomes, focusing on specific scenarios, including BTS for left-sided MCO, chemotherapy (with angiogenic agents) safety during stent therapy, the optimal timing between SEMS placement and surgery, and oncological outcomes. We also discuss the use of SEMSs in challenging contexts such as proximal colon obstruction and extracolonic obstruction, and the relevant technical considerations. Findings indicate that using a SEMS in the BTS setting reduces emergency surgery needs, minimizes complications, and decreases stoma formation. Long-term oncologic outcomes, particularly recurrence, are still debated, but recent evidence shows that SEMS placement is safe, without worsening long term outcomes. Palliative SEMS placement shows high efficacy in symptom relief with manageable adverse events. 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