Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the developed world. Surgical removal of the primary tumor with adequate margins and lymphadenectomy provide the best chance of long-term disease-free and overall survival. Objective: Throwing some light on use of laparoscopy and its value in colectomy in comparison with open methods of colectomy as a treatment of  early colorectal cancers. Patient and methods: A prospective study on 30 patients suffering from operable colorectal cancers ( stage І-Ш ), an age of at least 18 years and fit for elective surgery during the period from(1/1/2014) to (30/6/2016). Fifteen patients were operated upon by laparoscopic technique, and the other 15 patients were operated upon by open technique. Both groups were evaluated for operative data and early postoperative outcome. Results: For laparoscopic colectomy, oncological results were at least as good as those of open surgery with clear advantages have been demonstrated for the laparoscopic approach in term  of decreased intra-operative blood loss, faster postoperative recovery , return of bowel function, decreased pain and decreased hospital stay. Conclusion: Laparoscopic colon resection is a feasible and safe alternative to the open approach, with some short-term advantages.