Medvarsity Logo
Colorectal Oncology

CASE DISCUSSION

Colorectal Oncology

United Arab Emirates flagPresented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Zakir K Mohamed

Views

8,811

Case Description

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. It usually begins as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called polyps that form on...

Case Summary

  • Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, with a substantial percentage of cases being preventable. While data is somewhat outdated due to the pandemic, statistics from the UK indicate a large number of diagnoses and deaths annually, highlighting the importance of preventative measures. The prevalence of colorectal cancer varies geographically, with higher incidence rates observed in the Middle East compared to certain other regions like India, where lip and oral cancer are more prominent.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Zakir K Mohamed

Dr. Zakir K Mohamed

Alumni- Royal College of Surgeons
Dr. Zakir K Mohamed is the Chief of Staff and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital. He is a highly accomplished colorectal surgeon with advanced UK-based surgical training and expertise in minimally invasive and complex colorectal procedures. His clinical interests include colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and anorectal disorders. He is known for delivering evidence-based surgical care with a strong focus on patient safety and clinical excellence. Through his leadership and clinical practice, he contributes significantly to advancing colorectal and gastrointestinal surgical care in the UAE.

Disclosures

Assimilate requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity have been reviewed and mitigated. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.