Research & Publications
Comprehensive overview of our research areas and scholarly contributions to dermatologic surgery
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Research Areas
Local Anesthetics in Mohs Surgery
Investigating the duration and efficacy of local anesthetics based on anatomic location during dermatologic procedures.
Our research examines how anatomic regions impact the duration of action for commonly used local anesthetics, specifically lidocaine and ropivacaine, during dermatologic surgery. This work helps optimize patient comfort and surgical efficiency.
Key Publications
Navrazhina K, Shah K, Rigo R, Shochat T, Minkis K
Anatomic Location Influences Duration of Local Lidocaine Anesthesia in Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatol Surg. 2024;50(2):155-159.
Thomas JL, Navrazhina K, Shah K, Shochat T, Minkis K
The anatomic region impacts the duration of action of ropivacaine during dermatologic surgery
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;89(5):1047-1048.
Immunocompromised Patients and Organ Transplant Recipients
Studying skin cancer development and Mohs surgery outcomes in patients with altered immune systems.
This research focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by immunocompromised patients, particularly organ transplant recipients and HIV patients, in relation to skin cancer development and surgical outcomes. We investigate how inflammatory skin diseases impact Mohs surgery success rates in these vulnerable populations.
Key Publications
Alladeen A*, Ho B*, Zhan F, Orloff J, Minkis, K
152 The Role of Inflammatory Skin Disease in Mohs Surgery Outcomes in HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study
Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e56.
Wound Care
Optimizing surgical reconstruction techniques and exploring alternative bolstering methods.
Our wound care research investigates innovative techniques for improving surgical reconstruction outcomes. We focus on developing and evaluating alternative bolstering techniques for full-thickness skin grafts to enhance healing and patient satisfaction.
Key Publications
Thomas JL, Ho B, Mitri A, Minkis K
Outcomes of an Alternative Bolstering Technique for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts: A Single Institution Retrospective Review
Dermatol Surg. 2025;51(2):209-212.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Cases
Understanding complications, precipitants, and translational implications of Mohs surgery.
This research area explores rare complications and unexpected outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery. We review and analyze cases where Mohs surgery may act as a precipitant for bullous disease, contributing to our understanding of surgical complications and their management.
Key Publications
Zhan F*, Ho B*, Alladeen A, Orloff J, Minkis, K
78 Mohs Surgery as a Precipitant of Bullous Disease: A Review of Reported Cases and Translational Implications
Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e44.
All Publications
2025
3 Publications152 The Role of Inflammatory Skin Disease in Mohs Surgery Outcomes in HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study
Alladeen A*, Ho B*, Zhan F, Orloff J, Minkis, K
Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e56.
78 Mohs Surgery as a Precipitant of Bullous Disease: A Review of Reported Cases and Translational Implications
Zhan F*, Ho B*, Alladeen A, Orloff J, Minkis, K
Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e44.
Outcomes of an Alternative Bolstering Technique for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts: A Single Institution Retrospective Review
Thomas JL, Ho B, Mitri A, Minkis K
Dermatol Surg. 2025;51(2):209-212.
2024
1 PublicationsAnatomic Location Influences Duration of Local Lidocaine Anesthesia in Dermatologic Surgery
Navrazhina K, Shah K, Rigo R, Shochat T, Minkis K
Dermatol Surg. 2024;50(2):155-159.
2023
1 PublicationsThe anatomic region impacts the duration of action of ropivacaine during dermatologic surgery
Thomas JL, Navrazhina K, Shah K, Shochat T, Minkis K
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;89(5):1047-1048.
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