Research Contribution
International Paper Publications: (Highest Among all Plastic Surgeons In Gujarat)
26. Wide excision with immediate reconstruction of the mandible using free fibular flap in ameloblastoma of the mandible – A need of time: Our experience of 37 cases. (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery – In Press)
25. A unique association of an ancient Indian custom of body roasting and the postpartum psychosis responsible for the occurrence of major burns and challenges posed by postpartum psychosis in the treatment of burns. Indian Journal of Burns. 2019:27;35-39
24. Saraiya H A. Surgical Revirgination: Four Vaginal Mucosal Flaps For Reconstruction of A Hymen.Authors’ Reply. Indian J Plast Surg 2015;48:325-6.
23. Saraiya H A. Surgical Revirgination: Four Vaginal Mucosal Flaps For Reconstruction of A Hymen. Indian J Plast Surg 2015;48:192-5.
22. Use of an adhesive polyurethane film for ear retraction. –(Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2015 68, e51ee52)
21. Gupta Sandeep, Jain Devendra, Jhala J. T., Saraiya H. & Kothari Parag, Jayesh D Patel. Free radial Artery Forearm Flap in Reconstruction of oral Cavity Cancers Our Experience. Int J Res Med. 2014; 3(4);85-89
20. Report of a Very Large Marjolin Ulcer on Back without Lymph Node Metastasis – Indian J Plast Surg. 2013 Jan-Apr; 46(1): 156–158.
19. Use of indigenously made negative pressure wound therapy system for diabetic foot Patients. Advances in skin and wound care. 2013 Feb;26(2):74-7
18. Use of collagen in post circumcision raw area of glans – Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery – 2012 Jan;45(1):164-5.
17. Use of Retroauricular Temporal Flap for Large Post Oncosurgical Glabellar and Forehead Defects (Intl J Head & Neck Surg. 2011;2(2):83-86)
16. Successful Management of Cutaneous Mucormycosis by Delaying Debridement Annals of Plastic Surgery., 2012 Sep;69(3):301-65.
15. Modification of McGregor fan flap for reconstruction of full thickness defect of lower lip and vermillion –(Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011 Oct;64(10):1390-2.)
14. Use of Foley’s catheter as a flap retainer.
(Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery 41:79-81:2008)
13. Uses of a window handle for post reduction protection of fracture Zygoma”
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 117: 331-332; 2006)
12. A simple mouth opening device.
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 116: 1570-1571; 2005)
11. Expanding the uses of diaper. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 116: 931; 2005)
10. Post-Burn Galactorrhoea with refractory hypertrophic scars: The role of obesity
under scrutiny. (Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 24(6): 392-394; 2003)
9. Management of an unusual extreme extension contracture of wrist: The role of
custom Designed exercise program in achievement of good range of movement, and
prevention of recontraction.
(Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 24(6): 378-382; 2003)
8. Management of Aplasia cutis Congenita: A continuing enigma
(British Journal of Plastic Surgery 55: 707-708; 2002)
7. Management of hooding of Vagina with Adduction Contracture of Thighs In
Association with Sacral Agenesis: A Case Report.
(Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 109:1461; 2002 )
6. Split Thickness Skin graft: The Hobson’s Choice For Giant Hairy Nevus of Back.
(Annals of Plastic Surgery 47:583:2001)
5. Is Twenty Years of Immobilization, Not Sufficient To Render Metacarpophalangeal
Joints Completely Useless? – Correction of A Twenty-Year Old Post-Burn Palmar
Contracture: A Case Report. (Burns 27/2: 192; 2001)
4. Post-Burn Hallux Varus: a Case report and Management of a Rare Deformity
(Burns 26: 593; 2000)
3. A near closed book contracture of ear: Case report
(Burns 26: 490; 2000)
2. Isolated Congenital Unilateral Alar Defect: A Rare Anomaly.
(Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 97:246; 1996)
1. Scrotal Reconstruction Using Foley Catheters as tissue Expanders.
(Annals Of Plastic Surgery 26:291; 1991)
International Paper Presentations:
Presented at the 15th world congress of the international confederation for plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery – 2009:
“Putting it all together” approach for the treatment of ingrowing toe nail’
‘Keloid, not responding to treatment? – Beware! It can be Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP)’
Dilemma of debridement! – Successful management of non-rhinocerebral mucormycosis by delaying the debridement
‘Reconstruction of full thickness defect of the lower lip with our modification of fan flap’
‘Simple protective measure for permanent tracheostomy stoma: Patient’s own innovation ‘
Squamous cell carcinoma of lower lip in two brothers with xeroderma Pigmentosa (XP)
‘Retroauricular temporal (Washio) flap still has a role to play in oncoplastic reconstructions’
Role of Latissimus Dorsi mucle or myocutaneous flap in breast conservation surgery
How large a marjolin’s ulcer can be? Reporting a probably world’s largest Marjolin’s ulcer of back without any lymph node metastasis
Fascia lata Frontalis suspension: Still a good choice for unilateral and bilateral eyelid ptosis.
National / Indexed Journals Paper Publications:
7. Avoidance of major lower limb amputation with the use of Reverse sural artery
fasciocutaneous flap in post oncosurgical defects of ankle and heel. Gujarat Medical
Journal 7:91:2012 – Indexed
6. Putting it all together” approach for the treatment of ingrowing toe nail. Gujarat
Medical Journal – Indexed – In Press
5. Squamous cell carcinoma of lower lip in very young brothers of xeroderma
pigmentosa (XP) (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery 40:209-212:2007)
4. Successful management of mucormycosis at intravenous cannula site in a severely
burned patient. Indian Journal of Burns. 14: 59; 2006.
3. Mucormycosis at pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC) donor site: A case
Report. (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2006 39(2):182-184)
2. A simple and innovative endotracheal tube modification for cleft palate and other
oral Surgeries. (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery: 32: 71; 1999)
1. Role of allografts in massive Aplasia Cutis Congenita: A case report.
(Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery: 32:69; 1999)
National Paper Presentations:
1. Dilemma of decision: An algorithm for the treatment of Ameloblastoma – APSICON 2013 – December – Mumbai
2. Use of Reverse Sural Artery Fasciocutaneous Flap in Post Oncosurgical defects of ankle and heel – APSICON 2013 – December – Mumbai
3. Modification of McGregor fan flap for reconstruction of full thickness defect of lower lip
and vermillion – APSICON 2011 – September 2011
4. “Dilemma of Debridement!” Successful Management of Cutaneous Mucormycosis by
Delaying the Debridement – APSICON 2011 – September 2011
5. How large can a Marjolin ulcer be? Report of a Largest Marjolin Ulcer without Lymph
Node Metastasis – APSICON 2011 – September 2011
6. Upper lip reconstruction – How I do it?
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Conference 2007, Pune.
7. Lower lip reconstruction – How I do it?
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Conference 2007, Pune.
8. Commisural reconstruction – How I do it?
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Conference 2007, Pune.
9. Quality Silver Sulfadiazine—A promise that still remains unfulfilled
(National Academy of Burns Conference February 2003)
10. Hai Koi Jawab?
(National Conference of Association of Plastic Surgeons of India September 2001)
11. Rising levels of bacterial resistance in burns. Need to reorganize our house first.
(National Conference of Association of Plastic Surgeons of India September 2001)
12. Treatment of Post Burn hallux varus
(2nd Gujarat State Chapter Plastic Surgery Conference Sept. 2000)
13. Correction of Closed Book Contracture of Ear
(2nd Gujarat State Chapter Plastic Surgery Conference Sept. 2000)
14. Rare Cases in Plastic Surgery: My Experience
(1st Gujarat State Chapter Plastic Surgery Conference Aug. 1999)
15. Effect of Double strength Ciprofloxacin in Vivo and in Vitro on Resistant strain of
P.Aeruginosa. (National Academy of Burns Conference. Feb.1999)
16. Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations – Indications For Surgery
(Association of Surgeons of India Conference: Dec.1998)
17. Recurring Digital Fibrous Tumour of Childhood – Case Report of a Rare Tumour
and Review of Literature.
(Association of Surgeons of India Conference. Dec.1998)
18. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberance: Commonly Mistaken for Keloids
(Association of Surgeons of India Conference: Dec.1998)
19. Innovations in Tissue Expansion Using Foley’s Catheter
(Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Conference, Sept.1987)
20. Ewing’s sarcoma of mandible: A case report and review of
Literature. – Poster presentation – Co author.
Postgraduate Research & Thesis:
1. Comparison of Gastrojejunostomy and Pyloroplasty as a Drainage procedure after
Truncal Vagotomy – (M.S.) Thesis in General Surgery Training
2. Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Lower Limb Defects – M.Ch. Thesis in Plastic Surgery Training.
Clinical Trials:
Clinical Trials of newer Drugs were carried out for Research and Development Departments of Cadila, Rosche, Fulford, Oracle, and Johnson & Johnson Laboratories.
Clinical trials for Diabetic foot – Efficacy of Collagen granules, Hyaluronic acid and Herbinol.
Other Academic activities:
Given many lectures in Continuing Medical Education Programs and Various Scientific gatherings and meets.