Research Interests

Mr Sarakbi has an active research portfolio with over 22 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as presentations at international conferences in the UK, USA and Europe. His research was developed during his surgical training and early consultant career alongside his clinical work at Croydon University Hospital.

Breast Cancer Molecular Markers

A significant portion of Mr Sarakbi's published research focuses on the molecular biology of breast cancer — specifically the mRNA expression of genes that may predict clinical outcomes or guide treatment decisions. His work in this area includes studies on SETD2, STS and OATP-B, IGF-1 and IGF-1R, aromatase and 17-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, DLEC1 (a tumour suppressor gene), SYK, and leptin receptor signalling.

Mammary Ductoscopy

Mr Sarakbi published multiple papers on the role of mammary ductoscopy — a technique for visualising the breast ductal system — examining its potential as a diagnostic tool for early breast cancer detection and the management of nipple discharge and intraductal papillomas.

Breast Reconstruction & Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

His clinical research includes outcomes data from skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, covering patient satisfaction and oncological safety. This work underpins his current practice offering immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy for appropriate patients.

Breast Cancer Screening & Radiotherapy

Mr Sarakbi contributed to research on annual screening mammography for women aged 40–49 and was a collaborator on the IMRORT trial group, examining compliance with tumour bed clip localisation for targeted post-operative breast radiotherapy.

Conference Activity & Continuing Education

Alongside peer-reviewed publications, Mr Sarakbi contributes to professional meetings and specialist training events. This includes invited talks on long-term outcomes following symmetrisation procedures and implant-based reconstruction topics.

He remains committed to structured continuing medical education through conference participation and faculty activity, supporting safe adoption of evolving surgical techniques.

Risk Factors & Benign Breast Conditions

Additional published work examines breast cancer risk factors (including dairy products and IVF), hormone receptor status in invasive breast cancer, and case reports covering atypical presentations of benign breast conditions.