Research & Publications

Publications

Over 24 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals.

Mr Sarakbi has an active research portfolio with over 22 publications in leading peer-reviewed medical journals. His research spans breast cancer molecular biology, ductoscopy, skin-sparing mastectomy, breast reconstruction, tumour bed localisation for radiotherapy, and the management of benign breast conditions.

All publications are listed below with PubMed links where available. For information about research interests, please see the Research page.

Tumour bed localisation for targeted breast radiotherapy: Compliance is proportional to trial-related research activity
Kirwan C, Al Sarakbi W, Chan HY, Thompson AM, Wishart GC (on behalf of the IMRORT trialists group) · European Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2014 Feb;40(2):158–62
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Evidence of an autocrine role for leptin and leptin receptor in human breast cancer
Wazir U, Al Sarakbi W, Jiang W, Mokbel K · Cancer Genomics & Proteomics · 2012 Nov;9(6):383–7
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Breast augmentation with Collagen injections
Tullie L, Charkaoui L, Al Sarakbi W, Sever A · BMJ Case Reports · 2011. doi:10.1136/bcr.06.2011.4387
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Whole gut intubation splinting – Last refuge for the surgically desperate?
Al Sarakbi W, Bentley PG · Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons · 2010 Sep;92(6):529–30
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Evidence of a Tumour Suppressor Function for DLEC1 in Human Breast Cancer
Al Sarakbi W, Reefy S, Jiang WG, Roberts T, Newbold RF, Mokbel K · Anticancer Research · 2010 Jun;30(6):2481
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The mRNA expression of SETD2 in human breast cancer: correlation with clinic-pathological parameters
Al Sarakbi W, Sasi W, Jiang WG, Roberts T, Newbold RF, Mokbel K · BMC Cancer · 2009 Aug 21;9:290
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A rare cause of abdominal pain
Li KS, Khwaja HA, Hayat TT, Asghar A, Alsarakbi W, Kelley C, Babu ED · Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2007 Jul;89(5):W14–6
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The role of STS and OATP-B mRNA expression in predicting the clinical outcome in human breast cancer
Al Sarakbi W, Reed MJ, Salhab M, Jiang WG, Mokbel K · Anticancer Research · 2006 Nov–Dec;26(6C):4985–90
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The role of aromatase and 17-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 mRNA expression in predicting the clinical outcome of human breast cancer
Salhab M, Reed MJ, Al Sarakbi W, Jiang WG, Mokbel K · Breast Cancer Research and Treatment · 2006 Sep;99(2):155–62
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The mRNA expression of IGF-1 and IGF-1R in human breast cancer: correlation with clinico-pathological parameters
Al Sarakbi W, Chong YM, Williams SLJ, Sharma AK, Mokbel K · Journal of Carcinogenesis · 2006;5:16
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Breast papillomas: Current management with a focus on a new diagnostic and therapeutic modality
Al Sarakbi W, Worku D, Escobar PF, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2006 Jan 17;3:1
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Does mammary ductoscopy have a role in clinical practice?
Al Sarakbi W, Salhab M, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2006 Jun 30;3(1):16
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Skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: patient satisfaction and clinical outcome
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Joseph A, Sheards S, Travers J, Mokbel K · International Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2006 Feb;11(1):51–4
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Dairy products and breast cancer risk: a review of the literature
Al Sarakbi W, Salhab M, Mokbel K · International Journal of Fertility & Women's Medicine · 2005 Nov–Dec;50(6):244–9
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In vitro fertilization and breast cancer risk: a review
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel K · International Journal of Fertility & Women's Medicine · 2005 Nov–Dec;50(6):259–66
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Is preoperative core biopsy accurate in determining the hormone receptor status in women with invasive breast cancer?
Al Sarakbi W, Salhab M, Thomas V, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2005 Aug 22;2:15
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The potential role of mammary ductoscopy in early detection of breast cancer
Al Sarakbi W, Escobar P, Mokbel K · International Journal of Fertility & Women's Medicine · 2005 Nov;50(5)
Skin and fat necrosis of the breast following methylene blue dye injection in a patient with breast cancer
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2005 Nov 28;2(1):26
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Breast weight and hormone receptor status in women with breast cancer
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2005 May 16;2(1):11
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Pneumothorax after a clinical breast fine-needle aspiration of a lump in a patient with Poland's syndrome
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Perry N, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2005 Aug 19;2:14
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SYK expression in human breast cancer
Elkak A, Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel K · Journal of Carcinogenesis · 2005 Apr 20;4(1):7
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The evolving role of the dynamic thermal analysis in the early detection of breast cancer
Salhab M, Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel K · International Seminars in Surgical Oncology · 2005 Apr 8;2(1):8
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A giant inguinoscrotal hernia: a case report and review of the literature
Al Sarakbi W, Agrawal A, Taffinder N · Grand Round · 2005 Nov;5:46–48
Women's views on the introduction of Annual Screening Mammography to those aged 40–49 years (Pilot study)
Mokbel K, Lirosi F, Al-Sarakbi W, Leris C · Current Medical Research and Opinion · 2001;17(2):111–2
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