CURRICULUM VITAE
Amer A. Saba, M.D.
CONTACT:
Vienna, Virginia
Pager: (703) 702-1680
Email: amersaba@yahoo.com
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Married
Languages: English, French, and Arabic
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
Breast and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Fellow
Division of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C.
July 2002 – June 2003
Plastic Surgery Resident,
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Penn State University / Hershey
Medical Centers, Hershey, PA
July 2000 – June 2002
Chief Surgical Resident,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 1999 – June 2000
General Surgery Resident,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 1995 – June 1999
Basic Sciences Surgical Research Associate,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 1994 - June 1995
Basic Sciences Surgical Research Associate,
Department of Surgery, HFH / University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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September 1992 - June 1994
EDUCATION:
Damascus University, School of Medicine
1986-1992. M.D.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
(Honorary Membership For Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon)
Detroit Surgical Association
OHEP
American Medical Association
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
American Board of Surgery Diploma,
Philadelphia, PA
Virginia Medical License # 0101233678
Richmond, VA
Washington D.C. Medical License # MD-33575
Washington D.C.
Pennsylvania Medical License # MD-070965-L
Harrisburg, PA
Michigan Medical License # 4301065265
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Lansing, Michigan
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate DEA # BS6862951
United States Department of Justice. Washington, D.C.
AO ASIF Maxillofacial Certificate
Philadelphia, PA
ATLS Certificate,
Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons
BLS Certificate,
American Heart Association
ACLS Certificate,
American Heart Association
The OHEP Workshop On Chief Resident Management Skills Certificate,
OHEP Center For Medical Education
Southfield, Michigan
Trauma Ultrasound Certificate,
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
OHEP-WSU Laser Certificate,
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
ECFMG Certificate # 04714713
FLEX ID # 680805513, Pennsylvania.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Robert H. Ivy Basic Sciences Research Award, March 2001
(First Place)
Baltimore, MD.
The Society Of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award
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SLS 2000
Excellence in Research Award, May 2000
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Co-Author), April 2000
(Second Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award, April 2000
(Third Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Excellence in Research Award, May 1999
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
The Transplantation Research Award (Co-Author), May 1999
Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Annual Resident Surgeons Day
Harbor Springs, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award, April 1999
(Second Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Excellence in Research Award, May, 1998
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award, April 1998
(First Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Certificate of Appreciation, October 1997
For the presentation at the American College of Surgeons, Scientific Exhibition
Chicago, Illinois
Excellence in Research Award, May, 1997
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
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NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Co-Author), April 1997
(Second Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Chairperson, the Scientific Session at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Academy of
Surgical Research. Muenster, Germany. October 5, 1996
News Headline “NOMC Residents Noted For Their Research”
Update News For and About NOMC
June 20, 1996 Volume 14, No. 12
The Annual Charles Johnston Award, May 1996
For the best Basic Sciences Paper Presented at the
Detroit Surgical Association
Detroit, Michigan
The Alexander Walt Award (Co-Author), May 1996
Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Annual Resident Surgeons Day
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Excellence in Research Award, May 1996
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award, April 1996
(Third Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Research Award at the OHEP Research Forum (co-author) May 1995
(Third Place)
Detroit, Michigan
Excellence in Research Award, May 1995
OHEP Center for Medical Education
Detroit, Michigan
PUBLICATIONS:
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Chapters and books:
Spear SL, Saba AA: Immediate Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction: Latissimus Flap
Techniques. Plastic Surgery, Second Edition. (In Press)
Spear SL, Saba AA: Breast Reduction by the Central Mound Technique. Surgery of the
Breast: Principles and Art – Second Edition. (In Press)
Spear SL, Saba AA: Management or Experience with Radiation post Reconstruction.
Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art – Second Edition. (In Press)
Original Observations in Refereed Journals:
Obeid FN, Saba AA, Fath J, Guslits B, Chung R, Sorenson V, Buck J, Horst HM:
Increases in Intra-abdominal Pressure Affect Pulmonary Compliance. Archives of
Surgery. 130:544-48, 1995.
Dulchavsky SA, Ksenzenko SM, Saba AA, Diebel LN: Triiodothyronine (T3)
Supplementation Maintains Surfactant Biochemical Integrity during Sepsis.
The Journal of Trauma. 39:53-58, 1995.
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Libcke JH, Silva YJ:
Effects of Interleukin-6 and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal Adhesion
Formation and Wound Healing. The American Surgeon. 62:569-72, 1996.
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: A Cure for Male Impotence:
Arteriovenous Fistula and Basal Scrotal Skin Tunnel. Surgical Forum. 47:796-97, 1996.
Nazzal M, Ali MA, Turfah F, Kaidi A, Saba AA, Pleatman M, Silva YJ:
Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Viable Alternative Approach. Journal of
Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 7:1-6, 1997.
Ksenzenko SM, Davidson SB, Saba AA, Franko AP, Raafat AM, Diebel LN,
Dulchavsky SA: Effect of Triiodothyronine Augmentation on Rat Lung Surfactant
Phospholipids During Sepsis. Journal of Applied Physiology. 82:2020-7, 1997
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Preoperative TGF-B and TGF-B
Antibodies Affect Peritoneal Adhesions and Skin Wound Healing Paradoxically. Surgical
Forum. 48:209-11, 1997.
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Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Kumar A, Silva YJ: Arteriovenous Fistula
Combined with Basal External Penile Compression: A New Cure for Male Impotence.
The American Surgeon. 63:704-09, 1997.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Mavani A, Silva YJ: Serum Levels of Interleukin-1 and
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Correlate with Peritoneal Adhesions Grades in Humans
after Major Abdominal Surgery. The American Surgeon. 64:734-37, 1998.
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Chahin F, Godziashvili Z, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: Cyclic
Guanine Monophosphate (cGMP): An Intracellular Mediator of Cavernosal Smooth
Muscle Relaxation Following Penile Vascular Surgery. International Journal of Surgical
Investigation. 1:161-66, 1999
Chahin F, Elias N, Paramesh A, Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Silva YJ: The Efficacy of
Laparoscopy in Acute Cholecystitis. JSLS. 3:121-25, 1999
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplants. Surgical Forum. 50:414-16,
1999.
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Blood
Flow in The Pancreatic Segment Before And After Transplantation. International Journal
of Surgical Investigation. 1:327-335, 1999
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplant. International Journal of Surgical
Investigation. 1: 195-202, 1999
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Chahin F, Hoddinot MB, Phan TH:
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Small Bowel Mesentery. Surgical Rounds.
237. May 2000
Saba AA, Freedman, BM, Gaffield JW, Mackay, DR, Ehrlich, HP: Topical Platelet
Derived Growth Factor Enhances Wound Closure In The Absence Of Wound
Contraction; An Experimental And Clinical Study. Annals of Plastic Surgery. August
2002
Dabb R, Baroudy M, Hall W, Saba AA: Peri-Umbilical Abdominoplasty. Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery. (Submitted for Publication)
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:
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Saba AA, Horst HM, Fath J, Buck J, Chung, R, Rivers E, Sorenson V, Obeid FN:
ICU Score for Trauma Patients Predicts a Higher Mortality Than Does Apache III
Critical Care Medicine. 22:A43, 1994.
Dulchavsky SA, Ksenzenko SM, Saba AA, Diebel LN: Triiodothyronine (T3)
Supplementation Maintains Surfactant Biochemical Integrity during Sepsis.
The Journal of Trauma. 37:154, 1994.
Davidson SB, Saba AA, Dulchavsky SA, Ksenzenko SM: Lung Surfactant Phospholipid
Composition is Maintained in Triiodothyronine Supplemented Rats with Respiratory
Distress. FASEB Journal. 9:A1309, #312, 1995
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Ali MA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role
of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-B) and its Neutralizing Antibodies on
Peritoneal Adhesion Formation and Wound Healing. Journal of Investigative Surgery.
8:295, 1995
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Daniv LA, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of
Mechanical, Chemical and Immunological Factors in Inducing Different Levels of
Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions in a Rat Model. Journal of Investigative Surgery,
8:296, 1995
Kaidi A, Peralta R, Prakash S, Saba AA, Silva YJ: The Role of Inflammatory Cytokines
and Their Selective Immunosuppression in Pathogenesis of Peritoneal Adhesion
Formation; Clinical and Experimental Trials. Oakland County Medical Sciences Bulletin.
69: 6,16 1995.
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of Anti Interleukin-1
(IL-1) and Anti Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) on Peritoneal Adhesion Formation
and Postoperative Wound Healing. Journal of Investigative Surgery. 9:263, 1996.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Use of Transforming Growth FactorBeta (TGF-B) and Hydroxyproline as Markers for Peritoneal Adhesion Formation.
Journal of Investigative Surgery. 10:213, 1997.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Effects of Cytokines Antibodies
Administration on Post-Operative Skin Wound Healing. Journal of Investigative Surgery.
10:233, 1997.
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Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: Intracellular Mediation of Penile
Erection After Penile Revascularization Surgery. Journal of Investigative Surgery.
10:219, 1997.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Outcome of Immunomodulation on IntraAbdominal Adhesions and Skin Wound Healing in a Rat Model. Journal of Investigative
Surgery. 11:220, 1998.
Dawe EJ, Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: TGF-b Influences
Differentiation in Wound Healing Responses. Journal of Investigative Surgery. 12: 218,
1999.
Chahin F, Paramesh AS, Akhter S, Elias N, Chahin C, Godziashvili Z, Saba A, Silva YJ:
Lighted Ureteral Stents in Laparoscopy. JSLS. 4:313-378, 2000
SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS:
Saba AA, Horst HM, Fath J, Buck J, Chung, R, Rivers E, Sorenson V, Obeid FN: ICU
Score for Trauma Patients Predicts a Higher Mortality Than Does Apache III
Society of Critical Care Medicine, Orlando, FL, Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 1994.
Fazzalari, FL, Bonnell, BA, Montoya, JP, Saba, AA, Schieble CM,
Bartlett, RH. An Intrapleural Lung Prosthesis Perfused by the Right Ventricle in Series
with the Pulmonary Artery. The Moses Gunn Annual Research Conference, Ann Arbor,
MI, May 26, 1994.
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of
Transforming Growth Factor-Beta and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal
Adhesion Formation and Wound Healing. The American Association for The Surgery of
Trauma Annual Meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. September 28, 1995
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Daniv LA, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of
Mechanical, Chemical and Immunological Factors in Inducing Different Levels of
Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions in a Rat Model. The Academy of Surgical Research
Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 5-7, 1995
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Differences in
Healing Propensities After Selective Immunosuppression of Multiple Cytokines in
Animals - And Cytokines as Markers for Peritoneal Adhesions in Humans. The American
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College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, California. October 7-10,
1996
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Effects of Cytokines Antibodies
Administration on Post-Operative Skin Wound Healing. The Academy of Surgical
Research Annual Meeting. San Antonio,Texas. September 4-6, 1997
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Elias N, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Cytokines as Markers for
Peritoneal Adhesion Formation in Experimental and Clinical Models. The American
College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. Chicago, Illinois. October 13-16, 1997
Tonsekar KS, Saba AA, Peralta R, Goo R, Imam A, Silva YJ: IV Administration of
Methyl-Prednisolone and its Role in Prevention of ERCP Induced Chemical Pancreatitis.
The American College of Gastroenterology. Chicago, Illinois. November 1 - 5, 1997
Chahin F, Elias N, Saba AA, Paramesh A, Silva YJ: Efficacy of Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis. The Association of Veterans Administration
Surgeons Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, April 26-28, 1998
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin, F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Pathogenesis of Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesion Formation. The American College Of Surgeons Annual
Clinical Congress. Orlando, Florida. October 25-30, 1998
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin, F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: In-Vivo Effects of
Immunoregulation on Post Operative Wound Healing. The American College Of
Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 10-15, 1999
Janjic O, Saba AA, Silva YJ: Latex: An Emerging Threat in Surgery, An Underestimated
Problem in Health Care. The American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress.
San Francisco, CA. October 10-15, 1999
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplants. The American College Of
Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 10-15, 1999
Saba AA, Dwivedi A, Godziachvili V, Chahin, F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Wound Healing –
An immunological Perspective. The American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical
Congress. Chicago, IL. October 22-27, 2000
Saba AA, Dwivedi A, Chahin C, Lakra Y, Patel V, Silva YJ: The Importance of An
Annual Retreat In Surgical Residency Education. The American College Of Surgeons
Annual Clinical Congress. Chicago, IL. October 22-27, 2000
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Elias, N, Saba AA, Silva YJ: Severity Of Post-Operative Adhesions Is Related To The
Etiology Of Injury. The American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. New
Orleans, LA. October 5-9, 2001
PRESENTATIONS:
Dulchavsky SA, Ksenzenko SM, Saba AA, Diebel LN: Triiodothyronine (T3)
Supplementation Maintains Surfactant Biochemical Integrity during Sepsis.
The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Annual Meeting, San Diego,
California, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 1994
Obeid FN, Saba AA, Fath J, Guslits B, Chung R, Sorenson V, Buck J, Horst HM:
Increases in Intra-abdominal Pressure Affect Pulmonary Compliance. The Western
Surgical Association, Annual Meeting, Palm Desert, California, November 14 - 16, 1994
Rangarajan A, Mavani A, Saba AA, Silva YJ: Small Bowel Obstruction; Clinical
Conundrums. The NOMC Annual Research Forum. Pontiac, Michigan. April, 1995
Kaidi A, Peralta R, Saba AA, Prakash S, Dombi GW, Silva YJ: The Role of Anti
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Anti Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) on Peritoneal
Adhesion Formation and Postoperative Wound Healing. The NOMC Annual Research
Forum. Pontiac, Michigan. April, 1995
Kaidi AA, Saba AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of Anti Interleukin-1
(IL-1) and Anti Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) on Peritoneal Adhesion Formation
and Postoperative Wound Healing. The Michigan Chapter of The American College Of
Surgeons. Troy, Michigan. May 4, 1995
Kaidi A, Peralta R, Prakash S, Saba AA, Silva YJ: The Role of Inflammatory Cytokines
and Their Selective Immunosuppression in Pathogenesis of Peritoneal Adhesion
Formation; Clinical and Experimental Trials. The OHEP Annual Research Forum.
Detroit, Michigan. May 17, 1995
Turfah F, Nazzal M, Saba, AA, Mansoori S: Axillary Thoracotomy: A Better Approach
to the Chest. The Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Annual
Meeting. Michigan. August 4, 1995
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Effects of
Interleukin-6 and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal Adhesion Formation and
Wound Healing. The Midwest Surgical Association Annual Meeting. Grand Traverse,
Michigan. August 14, 1995.
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Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Ali MA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role
of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-B) and its Neutralizing Antibodies on
Peritoneal Adhesion Formation and Wound Healing. The Academy of Surgical Research
Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 6, 1995
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Effects of
Interleukin-6 and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal Adhesion Formation and
Wound Healing. The Detroit Surgical Association. Detroit, Michigan. November, 1995.
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Influence of
TGF-B Neutralization vis-a-vis Wound Healing vs Peritoneal Adhesion Formation.
The NOMC Annual Research Forum. Pontiac, Michigan. April, 1996
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: A Cure for Male Impotence:
Arteriovenous Fistula and Basal Scrotal Skin Tunnel. The NOMC Annual Research
Forum. Pontiac, Michigan. April, 1996
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of
Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-B) and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal
Adhesion Formation and Wound Healing. The Michigan Chapter of The American
College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Ann Arbor, Michigan. May 2, 1996
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: A Cure for Male Impotence:
Arteriovenous Fistula and Basal Scrotal Skin Tunnel. The Michigan Chapter of The
American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Ann Arbor, Michigan. May 2, 1996
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of
Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-B) and its Neutralizing Antibodies on Peritoneal
Adhesion Formation and Wound Healing. The International College of Surgeons Annual
Meeting. Washington, D.C. May 4, 1996
Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Godziachvili V, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Influence of
TGF-B Neutralization vis-a-vis Wound Healing vs Peritoneal Adhesion Formation.
The OHEP Annual Research Forum. Detroit, Michigan. May 15, 1996
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: A Cure for Male Impotence:
Arteriovenous Fistula and Basal Scrotal Skin Tunnel. The Midwest Surgical Association
Annual Meeting. Mackinac Island, Michigan. August 18-21, 1996
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Saba AA, Kaidi AA, Dombi GW, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Role of Anti Interleukin-1
(IL-1) and Anti Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) on Peritoneal Adhesion Formation
and Postoperative Wound Healing. The Academy of Surgical Research Annual Meeting.
Muenster, Germany. October 3-5, 1996
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: A Cure for Male Impotence:
Arteriovenous Fistula and Basal Scrotal Skin Tunnel. The Surgical Forum At the Annual
Clinical Congress of The American College Of Surgeons. San Francisco, California.
October 7-10, 1996
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: The Role of Cyclic Guanine
Monophosphate (cGMP) as an Intracellular Mediator of Penile Erection. The NOMC
Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April 23, 1997.
Tonsekar KS, Peralta R, Saba AA, Imam A, Goo R, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: IV Effects of
Methyl-Prednisolone on Post ERCP Chemical Pancreatitis - A Prospective Study. The
NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April 23, 1997.
Chahin F, Elias N, Saba AA, Paramesh A, Silva YJ: Efficacy of Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac,
Michigan, April 23, 1997.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Mechanical, Biochemical and Histological
Evaluation of Wound Healing In Rats Treated With Cytokines Neutralizing Antibodies.
The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April 23, 1997.
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: The Role of Cyclic Guanine
Monophosphate (cGMP) as an Intracellular Mediator of Penile Erection. The Michigan
Chapter of The American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Grand Traverse,
Michigan. May 8, 1997
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: A Single Dose of Cytokines Antibodies
Does not Affect Skin Wound Healing in a Rat Model. The Michigan Chapter of The
American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Grand Traverse, Michigan. May 8, 1997
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: The Role of Cyclic Guanine
Monophosphate (cGMP) as an Intracellular Mediator of Penile Erection. The OHEP
Annual Research Forum, Detroit, Michigan, May, 1997.
Tonsekar KS, Peralta R, Saba AA, Imam A, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: IV Effects of MethylPrednisolone on Post ERCP Chemical Pancreatitis - A Prospective Study. The
International College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 25, 1997
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Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Mavani AK, Silva YJ: Serum Levels of Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) Correlate With Peritoneal Adhesions Grades
In Humans Following Major Abdominal Surgery. The Midwest Surgical Association
Annual Meeting. Huron, Ohio. August 11, 1997
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Use of Transforming Growth FactorBeta (TGF-B) and Hydroxyproline as Markers for Peritoneal Adhesion Formation. The
Academy of Surgical Research Annual Meeting. San Antonio,Texas. September 4-6,
1997
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Libcke JH, Silva YJ: Intracellular Mediation of Penile
Erection After Penile Revascularization Surgery. The Academy of Surgical Research
Annual Meeting. San Antonio,Texas. September 4-6, 1997
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Preoperative TGF-B and TGF-B
Antibodies Affect Peritoneal Adhesions and Skin Wound Healing Paradoxically. The
Surgical Forum At the Annual Clinical Congress of The American College Of Surgeons.
Chicago, Illinois. October 13-16, 1997
Chahin F, Elias N, Saba AA, Paramesh A, Silva YJ: Efficacy of Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis. The Detroit Surgical Association. Detroit,
Michigan. October, 1997.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: Correlation of Esophageal Motility and
Prolonged Esophageal PH Monitoring Findings in Patients with Suspected GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan,
April, 1998.
Elias N, Chahin F, Saba AA, Paramesh A, Silva YJ: Complications of Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac,
Michigan, April, 1998.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: Cytokines as Biological Markers for Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan,
April, 1998.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Use of Transforming Growth FactorBeta (TGF-B) and Hydroxyproline as Markers for Peritoneal Adhesion Formation. The
Michigan Chapter of The American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. East Lansing,
Michigan. May 7, 1998
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Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: Correlation of Esophageal Motility and
Prolonged Esophageal PH Monitoring Findings in Patients with Suspected GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease. The Michigan Chapter of The American College Of
Surgeons Annual Meeting. East Lansing, Michigan. May 7, 1998
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: Cytokines as Biological Markers for Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions. The OHEP Annual Research Forum, Detroit, Michigan,
May, 1998.
Saba AA, Silva YJ: Small Bowel Obstruction - Experimental and Clinical Conundrums.
The International College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Maui, Hawaii. June 16-20, 1998.
Chahin F, Elias N, Saba AA, Paramesh A, Spohn E, Silva YJ: Efficacy of Laparoscopy
in Acute Cholecystitis. The International College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Maui,
Hawaii. June 16-20, 1998.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Outcome of Immunomodulation on IntraAbdominal Adhesions and Skin Wound Healing in a Rat Model. The Academy of
Surgical Research Annual Meeting. Nashville, Tennessee. October 1-3, 1998.
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Silva YJ: Findings of Esophageal Manimetry and Prolonged
Esophageal PH Monitoring in Patients Evaluated for Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease
(GERD). The Detroit Surgical Association. Detroit, Michigan. October 19, 1998.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Peralta R, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Alterations of
Growth Factors During Post Operative Wound Healing. The NOMC Annual Research
Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April, 1999
Chahin F, Paramesh A, Elias N, Shah H, Godziashvili Z, Saba AA, Godziachvili V,
Whittington J, Hoddinott M, Silva YJ: Acute Cholecystitis: The Laparoscopic Challenge.
The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April, 1999
Paramesh A, Whittington J, Saba AA, Mansoori S, Silva YJ: Thoracotomies: The
Cutting Differences. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April,
1999
Whittington J, Slompo F, Gandsas A, Saba AA, Rapp LG, Pleatman M, Silva YJ:
Laparoscopic Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Via The Balloon Assisted
Endoscopic Retroperitoneal Gasless (BERG) Technique With The Bak Fusion Devices:
A Report of 109 Patients. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April,
1999
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Chahin F, Paramesh A, Elias N, Shah H, Godziashvili Z, Saba AA, Godziachvili V,
Whittington J, Hoddinott M, Silva YJ: Cholecystitis: The Laparoscopic Challenge. The
Michigan Chapter of The American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Harbor
Springs, Michigan. May 6-8, 1999.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Cytokines Influence Peritoneal
And Skin Wound Healing Differentially. The Michigan Chapter of The American
College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Harbor Springs, Michigan. May 6-8, 1999.
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplants. The Michigan Chapter of The
American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Harbor Springs, Michigan. May 6-8,
1999.
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Peralta R, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: Alterations of
Growth Factors During Post Operative Wound Healing. The OHEP Annual Research
Forum, Detroit, Michigan, May 19, 1999
Dawe EJ, Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Silva YJ: TGF-b Influences
Differentiation in Wound Healing Responses. The Academy of Surgical Research Annual
Meeting. Scottsdale, Arizona. September 2-4, 1999.
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplants. The Surgical Forum At the
Annual Clinical Congress of The American College Of Surgeons. San Francisco, CA.
October 10-15, 1999
Whittington J, Slompo F, Gandsas A, Saba AA, Rapp LG, Pleatman M, Silva YJ:
Laparoscopic Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Via The Balloon Assisted
Endoscopic Retroperitoneal Gasless (BERG) Technique With The Bak Fusion Devices:
A Report of 109 Patients. The International Meeting of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, SLS
Annual Meeting, New York, New York, December 4-7, 1999
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Regulatory Role of IL-6 in
Wound Healing. The NOMC Annual Research Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April, 2000
Godziachvili V, Potashov LV, Galibin OV, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Optimal
Revascularization of Segmental Pancreatic Transplants. The NOMC Annual Research
Forum, Pontiac, Michigan, April, 2000
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Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Regulatory Role of IL-6 in
Wound Healing. The Michigan Chapter of The American College Of Surgeons Annual
Meeting. Acme, Michigan. May 4-5, 2000
Godziachvili V, Saba AA, Godziashvili Z, Silva YJ: Esophagoscopy, Esophageal
Motility And Prolonged Esophageal pH Monitoring Findings In Patients Evaluated For
GERD. The Michigan Chapter of The American College Of Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Acme, Michigan. May 4-5, 2000
Saba AA, Godziachvili V, Chahin F, Dawe EJ, Silva YJ: The Regulatory Role of IL-6 in
Wound Healing. The OHEP Annual Research Forum, Detroit, Michigan, May 17, 2000
Saba AA, Saggers GC, Allison GM, Levinson H, Mackay DR, Ehrlich HP: Anabolic
Steroid Induced Changes in The Expression of Procollagen mRNA by Human Dermal
Fibroblasts Growing on Collagen. The Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. March 24-25, 2001
Elias, N, Saba AA, Silva YJ: Severity Of Post-Operative Adhesions Is Related To The
Etiology Of Injury. The Michigan Chapter of the American College Of Surgeons Annual
Meeting. Dearborn, MI. May, 2001
Saba AA, Freedman BM, Ehrlich HP, Graham WP: Topical Platelet Derived Growth
Factor Enhances Wound Closure In The Absence Of Wound Contraction; An
Experimental And Clinical Study. The Northeatern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual
Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. October 4-6, 2001
Saba AA, Freedman, BM, Mackay DR, Ehrlich, HP: Evaluation Of Platelet Derived
Growth Factor Role In Wound Healing. The Senior Resident Conference Annual
Meeting. Seattle, Washington. March 21-24, 2002
Saba AA, Harding KG, Mackay DR, Ehrlich HP: Myofibroblasts, Fibroblasts And
Wound Contraction. The Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Boston,
MA. April 17-20, 2002
Saba AA, Freedman BM, Gaffield JW, Mackay DR, Ehrlich, HP: PDGF Enhances
Wound Closure By Re-epithelialization And Limiting Wound Contraction. The Robert H.
Ivy Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. June
7-9, 2002
Saba AA: Body Contouring in Patients with Significant Weight Loss.
Division of Plastic Surgery. Georgetown University. Washington, D.C. January 8, 2004
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