Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy01:30

Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy

Various diagnostic tests are employed in the diagnostic process for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Diagnostic studies
A colonoscopy is the definitive screening test, distinguishing ulcerative colitis from other colon diseases with similar symptoms. During a colonoscopy test, inflamed mucosa with exudate ulcerations can be observed, and biopsies are taken to determine the histologic characteristics of the colonic...
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care01:29

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

The management of chronic pancreatitis is multifaceted, involving a comprehensive approach that includes thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, and a variety of management strategies.
Assessment:
Peptic Ulcer Disease IV: Management01:26

Peptic Ulcer Disease IV: Management

Medical treatment strategies for peptic ulcers encompass various methods. The primary goal of treatment is to diminish gastric acidity and strengthen mucosal defense mechanisms.
The therapeutic approach involves ensuring adequate rest, implementing drug therapy, promoting smoking cessation, making dietary modifications, and emphasizing long-term follow-up care.
Pharmacological management
The prevailing therapy for peptic ulcers involves a combination of managing the patient's current medication...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management01:29

Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management

Upon diagnosis, managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves addressing several crucial aspects. The primary goals include resting the bowel, correcting malnutrition, and providing symptomatic relief. Resting the bowel may consist of medications to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Correcting malnutrition is essential, often requiring dietary adjustments and nutritional supplements. Symptomatic relief aims to ease pain, diarrhea, and other discomforts in IBD.
Pharmacologic...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management01:30

Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management

Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) involves a multifaceted approach, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medication.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The international PIACO study: pattern of surgical approaches for acute surgical pathologies in Spain versus UK. Was conservative treatment and open surgery during COVID-19 the way to go?

BJS open·2022
Same author

C-reactive protein postoperative values to predict clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy.

Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas·2022
Same author

Treatment Landscape of Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A Window of Opportunity.

Journal of personalized medicine·2021
Same author

Health-related quality of life in men with localized prostate cancer treated with radiotherapy: validation of an abbreviated version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite for Clinical Practice in Spain.

Health and quality of life outcomes·2021
Same author

Is hypofractionation acceptable for prostate bed radiotherapy?

Urologic oncology·2021
Same author

Impact of unplanned resection and re-excision of a soft tissue sarcoma on prognosis.

Cirugia espanola·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
12:45

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2022

Multidisciplinary management in rectal cancer.

Asunción Hervás Morón1, María Luisa García de Paredes, Eduardo Lobo Martínez

  • 1Oncology Radiotherapy Department, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain. ahervas.hrc@salud.madrid.org

Clinical & Translational Oncology : Official Publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico
|December 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Rectal cancer treatment has advanced from surgery to trimodal therapy, emphasizing multidisciplinary care. Future research will focus on optimizing regimens and biomarkers for complete responses and conservative treatments.

More Related Videos

The Pocket-Creation Procedure of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Large Rectal Laterally Spreading Tumors
04:09

The Pocket-Creation Procedure of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Large Rectal Laterally Spreading Tumors

Published on: February 13, 2026

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
12:45

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2022

The Pocket-Creation Procedure of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Large Rectal Laterally Spreading Tumors
04:09

The Pocket-Creation Procedure of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Large Rectal Laterally Spreading Tumors

Published on: February 13, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Radiotherapy

Background:

  • Rectal cancer treatment has shifted from surgery alone to trimodal therapy for high-risk cases.
  • Multidisciplinary team involvement (radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, medical oncologists) is crucial for decision-making and outcomes.
  • Advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have improved treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of rectal cancer treatment strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing rectal cancer.
  • To identify future research directions for optimizing treatment and enabling conservative approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of rectal cancer treatment evolution.
  • Discussion of the role of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic outcomes and future research needs.

Main Results:

  • Treatment has progressed to trimodal therapy for high-risk rectal cancer.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is fundamental for effective rectal cancer management.
  • Optimized therapeutic rates have been achieved through evolving techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Future studies should focus on optimal regimens for complete responses in locally advanced rectal cancer.
  • Investigating intensified local treatments may allow for more conservative management strategies.
  • Biomarker research is essential for personalizing rectal cancer treatment and achieving better outcomes.