Oncology & Breast01
Frequency of Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
An epidemiological study identifying the prevalence of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors among patients presenting with breast cancer.
Original Research
Research
Questions from practice, answered with evidence
Dr. Sabir's research is grounded in everyday surgical practice — asking practical questions about technique, diagnosis and outcomes, and answering them with evidence drawn from a high-volume tertiary-care population.
Focus Areas
Where the research is concentrated
Minimally-Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery
Refining operative technique and comparing devices and closure methods to make keyhole surgery safer, faster and more reliable.
Colorectal & Proctology
Comparative outcomes research on haemorrhoidectomy techniques and flap repair for pilonidal disease.
Surgical Oncology — Breast
Epidemiology of risk factors and malignancy rates in palpable breast lumps to sharpen early referral.
Wound Care & Diabetic Foot
Evaluating classification systems and dressing strategies to improve healing in diabetic foot disease.
Vascular & Emergency Surgery
Safe surgical options for pseudoaneurysm and evidence-based scoring for acute presentations.
Publications
Explore the research
A full list of peer-reviewed publications is available on the Publications page. Selected papers below are drawn from the same body of work and can be filtered by theme.
Showing 14 of 14 publications
Oncology & Breast02
Frequency of Carcinoma Breast in Palpable Breast Lumps in Females Above 30 Years of Age in South Punjab
A regional study quantifying malignancy rates in palpable breast lumps among women over thirty, informing triage and early-referral practice.
Original Research
Gastrointestinal03
Risk Factors in Duodenal Ulcer Perforation in Southern Punjab
Analysis of the clinical and lifestyle risk factors associated with duodenal ulcer perforation in a high-volume regional population.
Original Research
Gastrointestinal04
Frequency of Spontaneous Closure of Post-Operative Enterocutaneous Fistula
A study evaluating how frequently post-operative enterocutaneous fistulae close with conservative management, guiding decisions on timing of surgery.
Original Research
Emergency & Acute Care05
Application of the Alvarado Scoring System in Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis
Assessment of the Alvarado score as a clinical decision tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce negative appendicectomy rates.
Diagnostic Study
Colorectal & Proctology06
Outcomes of Limberg's Flap Technique in Pilonidal Sinus Treatment
Evaluation of recurrence rates, healing time and patient satisfaction following the Limberg rhomboid flap for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease.
Outcomes Study
Colorectal & Proctology07
Comparison Between LigaSure Haemorrhoidectomy and Milligan–Morgan Haemorrhoidectomy: Operative Time, Post-operative Pain and Bleeding
A comparative trial contrasting LigaSure and conventional Milligan–Morgan techniques across operative time, post-operative pain and bleeding.
Comparative Study
Colorectal & Proctology08
Comparison of Haemorrhoidectomy Outcomes Using the LigaSure Small-Jaw Device Versus Conventional Milligan–Morgan Technique
A focused comparison of the LigaSure small-jaw sealing device against the conventional Milligan–Morgan approach for haemorrhoidectomy.
Comparative Study
Hernia & Abdominal Wall09
Complicated Inguinal Hernias
A clinical review of presentation, operative management and outcomes in complicated inguinal hernia disease.
Clinical Study
Vascular10
Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm
A study of the aetiology, presentation and surgical management of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm.
Clinical Study
Vascular11
External Iliac Artery Ligation and Local Debridement: A Safe Treatment Option for Infected Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm in Intravenous Drug Abusers
A technique-focused study demonstrating external iliac artery ligation with local debridement as a safe option for infected femoral pseudoaneurysm in IV drug users.
Original Research
Wound & Diabetic Foot12
Wagner Versus University of Texas Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A comparison of two major classification systems for diabetic foot ulcers and their value in predicting outcomes and guiding management.
Comparative Study
Wound & Diabetic Foot13
Comparison of VAC Dressing and Sofra-tulle Dressing in Diabetic Foot Wounds in a Tertiary-Care Hospital of South Punjab
A comparative study of negative-pressure (VAC) versus conventional dressings for healing in diabetic foot wounds in a tertiary-care setting.
Comparative Study
Minimally-Invasive Surgery14
Comparative Outcomes of Extracorporeal Knot-Tying Sutures Versus Metallic Endo-clips in Laparoscopic Appendiceal Stump Closure for Acute Appendicitis
A laparoscopic comparative study evaluating extracorporeal knot-tying against metallic endo-clips for appendiceal stump closure in acute appendicitis.
Comparative Study