Taryn Gallo
Yale University, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital
Papers
9
Total Citations
242
H-Index
6
About
Taryn Gallo is a gynecologic surgeon whose research has made significant contributions to the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with particular focus on hysterectomy, endometrial cancer staging, and pelvic floor reconstruction. Her early work established important comparative benchmarks for robotic versus open surgical approaches, most notably her 2011 study of 305 patients comparing robotic and open staging for endometrial cancer (72 citations), which helped validate robotic techniques as a viable alternative in oncologic care. Gallo has been especially attentive to challenging patient populations, demonstrating favorable outcomes for robotic hysterectomy in obese and morbidly obese patients (60 citations) and even in cases involving very large uteri exceeding 1,000 grams (41 citations). Her investigations into complications such as vaginal cuff dehiscence (38 citations) reflect a commitment to patient safety and surgical refinement. In later years, her research evolved toward apical prolapse repair, where she has described and evaluated innovative techniques including the spiral method and four-point suspension approach for robotic laparoscopic apical support. With over 240 cumulative citations, Gallo's body of work has meaningfully shaped how surgeons approach complex gynecologic procedures in the robotic era.
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- 3Robotic Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy for Very Large Uteri41 citations · 2013
- 4Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy38 citations · 2012
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