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Sarah Cool’s research focuses on perioperative outcomes in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, particularly pulmonary lobectomy. Her work bridges cardiothoracic surgery and anesthesiology, investigating how preoperative patient factors and postoperative complications shape recovery. In her 2023 study on preoperative pulmonary function, she demonstrated that impaired lung function significantly predicts worse perioperative outcomes after robotic lobectomy, providing critical guidance for surgical risk stratification. Her 2022 paper on new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) revealed that this common arrhythmia is strongly associated with perioperative inflammatory responses—measured by leukocyte and prealbumin levels—and leads to longer hospital stays. By identifying these inflammatory predictors, Cool’s research offers actionable insights for early intervention and improved patient management. Though early in her career, her work has already garnered citations from peers in thoracic surgery and critical care, underscoring its clinical relevance. Cool’s contributions are particularly notable for advancing understanding of robotic-assisted procedures, a rapidly growing field, and for highlighting the interplay between systemic inflammation and cardiac complications. Her findings promise to refine preoperative assessments and enhance recovery protocols in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.