Ara A. Salibian

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Dr. Ara A. Salibian is a leading reconstructive surgeon whose research focuses on advancing gender-affirming surgical techniques, particularly vaginoplasty. His major contributions center on optimizing outcomes for transgender patients through evidence-based evaluation of surgical methods. In his highly cited 2021 work (38 citations), Dr. Salibian critically assessed various neovaginal lining techniques—including skin grafts, scrotal flaps, and peritoneum—in penile inversion vaginoplasty, providing crucial evidence where data was previously limited. This work has helped standardize surgical approaches to improve neovaginal dimensions and patient outcomes. His 2022 study (10 citations) further advanced the field by systematically describing indications, techniques, and outcomes for external genital revisions after vaginoplasty, addressing a previously underexplored aspect of gender-affirming care. Dr. Salibian's research bridges critical gaps in surgical knowledge, directly impacting clinical practice and patient quality of life. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers committed to evidence-based gender-affirming surgery, establishing benchmarks for both primary procedures and revision techniques.