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Total Citations
77
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About
Caroline Komlo is a leading figure in robotic cardiac surgery, with her research fundamentally advancing minimally invasive approaches to complex heart disease. Her primary focus is the development and refinement of totally endoscopic robotic techniques for mitral valve repair, coronary revascularization, and cardiac tumor resection. Dr. Komlo’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic mitral valve repair for degenerative regurgitation, as evidenced by her landmark study detailing the Yale experience with 200 procedures (13 citations). She has also pioneered techniques to reduce surgical trauma, such as using an 8-mm working port for tumor resection (9 citations) and establishing the feasibility of discharging patients just one day after robotic cardiac surgery (7 citations). Her work on comparing endoaortic balloon occlusion to transthoracic cross-clamping (5 citations) provides critical data for optimizing surgical protocols. With a portfolio of highly cited papers, Dr. Komlo is not only refining existing robotic procedures but also expanding their application to redo surgeries and complex repairs, making her a key innovator in the field. Her research directly translates to shorter hospital stays, less pain, and faster recovery for patients.
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- 6How I perform totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair5 citations · 2022
- 7echniques for Robotic-Assisted Surgical Myocardial Revascularization3 citations · 2021
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