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Dr. Shafik Sidani

Colorectal Surgery,
Digestive Disease Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

INTRODUCTION 

From the Activity Director

Rectal cancer treatment has advanced significantly, making it possible for many patients to achieve a cure while preserving their rectum and avoiding life-changing radical surgery.

Despite these advances, many eligible patients across the Middle East and surrounding region still do not benefit from organ preservation. Treatment pathways are not always optimized to achieve a complete clinical response, and the adoption of the Watch & Wait approach is often limited by a lack of experience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and standardized surveillance protocols.

The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Rectal Cancer Organ Preservation Workshop has been created to bridge this gap. Designed specifically for colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, this immersive multidisciplinary workshop brings together internationally recognized experts from each of these specialties to provide a comprehensive, team-based approach to rectal cancer organ preservation.

Faculty will share evidence-based strategies to optimize neoadjuvant treatment, accurately assess complete clinical response using endoscopy, MRI, pathology, and clinical examination, select appropriate patients for Watch & Wait, and conduct safe, structured surveillance.

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to transform rectal cancer care across the region.

FEATURING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY 

Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar

Chief, Colorectal Service
Department of Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, USA

TARGET AUDIENCE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

BY THE END OF THIS WORKSHOP, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Understand the principles and rationale behind organ preservation strategies in rectal cancer.
  • Identify appropriate candidates for organ-preserving treatment approaches following neoadjuvant therapy.
  • Assess complete clinical response using clinical, endoscopic, and radiological evaluation methods.
  • Interpret MRI findings and apply best practices in radiologic surveillance.
  • Implement Watch & Wait protocols in suitable patient populations.
  • Develop effective surveillance pathways for patients undergoing organ preservation.
  • Integrate multidisciplinary perspectives into treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
  • Review current evidence, guidelines, and best practices in rectal cancer management.
  • Evaluate long-term outcomes associated with organ preservation approaches.
  • Explore emerging developments and innovations in personalized rectal cancer care.

SUBMIT YOUR MOST CHALLENGING
WATCH AND WAIT CASE

Organ Preservation In Rectal Cancer Workshop

EVENT DETAILS

Event Date & Time

September 6, 2026

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Arabian (GMT+4)

Event Location

59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Contact Us

CCAD CME Team

CCADCME@CCAD.AE