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Caroline Komlo, MD

Hospital Resident

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Endoaortic balloon occlusion versus transthoracic cross-clamp for totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve surgery: a retrospective cohort studyYost C, Rosen J, Mandel J, Prochno K, Wu M, Komlo C, Guy T. Endoaortic balloon occlusion versus transthoracic cross-clamp for totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve surgery: a retrospective cohort study. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2023, 17: 2305-2313. PMID: 37340117, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01654-3.
Aortic Remodeling Following Hybrid Arch Repair for Complex Arch and Proximal Descending Thoracic AortopathiesHameed I, Ahmed A, Pupovac S, Komlo C, Amabile A, Nassiri N, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Aortic Remodeling Following Hybrid Arch Repair for Complex Arch and Proximal Descending Thoracic Aortopathies. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 77: e255-e256. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.03.361.
Feasibility of Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Using Barbed Nonabsorbable Sutures: A Preliminary Single-Center ExperienceRound K, Yost C, Rosen J, Haenen F, Komlo C, Wong D, Mandel J, Prochno K, Ott N, Guy T. Feasibility of Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Using Barbed Nonabsorbable Sutures: A Preliminary Single-Center Experience. Innovations Technology And Techniques In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery 2023, 18: 254-261. PMID: 37227169, DOI: 10.1177/15569845231174228.
Feasibility of Postoperative Day One or Day Two Discharge After Robotic Cardiac SurgeryYost C, Rosen J, Mandel J, Wong D, Prochno K, Komlo C, Ott N, Goldhammer J, Guy T. Feasibility of Postoperative Day One or Day Two Discharge After Robotic Cardiac Surgery. Journal Of Surgical Research 2023, 289: 35-41. PMID: 37079964, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.03.019.
A primer for students regarding advanced topics in cardiothoracic surgery, part 2: Primer 7 of 7Aranda-Michel E, Toubat O, Brennan Z, Bhagat R, Siki M, Paluri S, Duda M, Han J, Komlo C, Blitzer D, Louis C, Pruitt E, Sultan I. A primer for students regarding advanced topics in cardiothoracic surgery, part 2: Primer 7 of 7. JTCVS Open 2023, 14: 362-371. PMID: 37425452, PMCID: PMC10329042, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.04.002.
A New Frontier: No Working Port for Robotic Mitral Valve RepairRosen J, Yost C, Prochno K, Komlo C, Mandel J, Wu M, Guy T. A New Frontier: No Working Port for Robotic Mitral Valve Repair. Innovations Technology And Techniques In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery 2023, 18: 200-203. PMID: 37036096, DOI: 10.1177/15569845231165311.
A robotic-assisted approach to sliding plasty, neochordoplasty, and annuloplasty in a technically complex mitral valve repair.Amabile A, LaLonde M, Komlo C, Hameed I, Weininger G, Agrawal A, Krane M, Geirsson A. A robotic-assisted approach to sliding plasty, neochordoplasty, and annuloplasty in a technically complex mitral valve repair. Multimedia Manual Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2023, 2023 PMID: 36701207, DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.057.
An alternate approach: Percutaneous axillary cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgeryMandel J, Yost C, Rosen J, Prochno K, Round K, Komlo C, Guy T. An alternate approach: Percutaneous axillary cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 5622-5625. PMID: 36423253, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17220.
Routine endoscopic robotic cardiac tumor resection using an 8‐mm working port and percutaneous cannulationRosen J, Yost C, Wong D, Mandel J, Prochno K, Komlo C, Ott N, Guy T. Routine endoscopic robotic cardiac tumor resection using an 8‐mm working port and percutaneous cannulation. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 4803-4807. PMID: 36423256, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17166.
Redo mitral valve surgery: A totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted approach for adhesiolysis and complex repair.Amabile A, LaLonde M, Hameed I, Mullan C, Degife E, Morrison A, Shang M, Komlo C, Krane M, Geirsson A. Redo mitral valve surgery: A totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted approach for adhesiolysis and complex repair. Multimedia Manual Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2022, 2022 PMID: 36367136, DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.061.
How I perform totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repairYost C, Rosen J, Wu M, Komlo C, Goldhammer J, Guy T. How I perform totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2022, 0: 0-0. PMID: 36483616, PMCID: PMC9723527, DOI: 10.21037/acs-2022-rmvs-16.
Double Papillary Muscle Relocation: A Totally Endoscopic, Robotic-Assisted Approach.Amabile A, LaLonde MR, Komlo CMK, Mullan CW, Shang M, Agrawal A, Geirsson A, Krane M. Double Papillary Muscle Relocation: A Totally Endoscopic, Robotic-Assisted Approach. Multimedia Manual Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2022, 2022 PMID: 36314585, DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.058.
Survival After Heart Transplantation From SARS-CoV-2–Positive DonorsMullan CW, Komlo C, Clark KAA, Sen S, Anwer M, Geirsson A, Ahmad T, Davis RP. Survival After Heart Transplantation From SARS-CoV-2–Positive Donors. JACC Heart Failure 2022, 10: 874-876. PMID: 36328657, PMCID: PMC9555312, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2022.08.006.
How I perform totally percutaneous robotic mitral valve repair.Yost C, Rosen J, Wu M, Komlo C, Goldhammer J, Guy T. How I perform totally percutaneous robotic mitral valve repair. ASVIDE 2022, 9: 184-184. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2022.184.
Two hundred robotic mitral valve repair procedures for degenerative mitral regurgitation: the Yale experienceAmabile A, Morrison A, LaLonde M, Agarwal R, Mori M, Hameed I, Bin Mahmood SU, Komlo C, Ragnarsson S, Krane M, Geirsson A. Two hundred robotic mitral valve repair procedures for degenerative mitral regurgitation: the Yale experience. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2022, 0: 0-0. PMID: 36237593, PMCID: PMC9551370, DOI: 10.21037/acs-2022-rmvs-73.
Institution representation in publications reporting mitral valve repair durability: A scoping reviewKomlo CM, Brooks C, Amabile A, Mori M, Najem M, Mullan C, Weininger G, Krane M, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A. Institution representation in publications reporting mitral valve repair durability: A scoping review. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 2163-2165. PMID: 35506749, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16498.
The impact of trainees' working hour regulations on outcome in CABG and valve surgery in the State of New YorkAmabile A, Mori M, Brooks C, Weininger G, Shang M, Fereydooni S, Komlo CM, Mullan CW, Hameed I, Geirsson A. The impact of trainees' working hour regulations on outcome in CABG and valve surgery in the State of New York. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 4582-4590. PMID: 34617327, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16058.
The role of robotic technology in minimally invasive surgery for mitral valve diseaseBonatti J, Kiaii B, Alhan C, Cerny S, Torregrossa G, Bisleri G, Komlo C, Guy TS. The role of robotic technology in minimally invasive surgery for mitral valve disease. Expert Review Of Medical Devices 2021, 18: 955-970. PMID: 34325594, DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1960506.
Showcasing the lateral approach for robotic aortic and mitral valve surgery: Does one approach fit it all?Amabile A, Komlo CM, Guy T. Showcasing the lateral approach for robotic aortic and mitral valve surgery: Does one approach fit it all? Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 3860-3861. PMID: 34189761, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15782.
Techniques for Robotic-Assisted Surgical Myocardial Revascularization.Amabile A, Komlo C, Van Praet KM, Nazari-Shafti TZ, Torregrossa G, Kofler M, Kempfert J, Geirsson A, Falk V, Jacobs S, Balkhy HH. Techniques for Robotic-Assisted Surgical Myocardial Revascularization. Surgical Technology Online 2021, 39: 251-259. PMID: 34403487, DOI: 10.52198/21.sti.39.cv1467.
Commentary: Sternotomy closure in high‐risk patients: Is longitudinal rigid sternal fixation the optimal approach?Komlo CM, Yost CC, Guy TS. Commentary: Sternotomy closure in high‐risk patients: Is longitudinal rigid sternal fixation the optimal approach? Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 3163-3165. PMID: 34053117, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15692.
Best Foot Forward: Applying for Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency During the PandemicOlive JK, Catalano MA, Komlo CM. Best Foot Forward: Applying for Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency During the Pandemic. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2021, 113: 1399. PMID: 33722556, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.02.078.
On the path to permanent artificial heart technology: Greater energy independence is paramountKomlo CM, Throckmorton AL, Tchantchaleishvili V. On the path to permanent artificial heart technology: Greater energy independence is paramount. Artificial Organs 2021, 45: 332-335. PMID: 33576518, DOI: 10.1111/aor.13907.
Commentary: Excellent outcome for mitral valve repair in asymptomatic patients—Does the surgery benefit the patient?Komlo C, Mori M, Geirsson A. Commentary: Excellent outcome for mitral valve repair in asymptomatic patients—Does the surgery benefit the patient? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 161: 995-996. PMID: 33461805, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.12.064.
Commentary: Robotic surgical aortic valve replacement: An evolving optionKomlo CM, Guy TS. Commentary: Robotic surgical aortic valve replacement: An evolving option. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 161: 1762-1763. PMID: 33451828, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.11.118.
Two different geometric orientations for aortic neoroot creation in bicuspid aortic valve repair with root reimplantationSiki MA, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Komlo C, Hunt M, Freas MA, Milewski RK, Desai ND, Szeto WY, Vallabhajosyula P. Two different geometric orientations for aortic neoroot creation in bicuspid aortic valve repair with root reimplantation. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 160: 47-57. PMID: 31982122, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.06.119.
Functional Outcomes of Type I Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair With Annular Stabilization: Subcommissural Annuloplasty Versus External Subannular Aortic RingKo H, Bavaria JE, Habertheuer A, Augoustides JG, Siki MA, Freas M, Komlo C, Milewski K, Desai ND, Szeto WY, Vallabhajosyula P. Functional Outcomes of Type I Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair With Annular Stabilization: Subcommissural Annuloplasty Versus External Subannular Aortic Ring. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2018, 107: 68-75. PMID: 30086284, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.056.
Central cannulation strategy for extent I thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair of chronic type B aortic dissectionHobbs RD, Wallen TJ, Komlo CM, Moeller PJ, Pochettino A, Bavaria JE, Vallabhajosyula P. Central cannulation strategy for extent I thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair of chronic type B aortic dissection. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2017, 32: 494-499. PMID: 28691213, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13171.
Concomitant aortic arch reconstruction using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during heart transplantation.Hobbs R, Gottret JP, Menon R, Komlo C, Pochettino A, Acker M, Vallabhajosyula P. Concomitant aortic arch reconstruction using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during heart transplantation. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2016, 57: 620-3. PMID: 27366883.
Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root ReplacementVallabhajosyula P, Szeto WY, Habertheuer A, Komlo C, Milewski RK, McCarthy F, Desai ND, Bavaria JE. Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root Replacement. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2016, 102: 1221-1228. PMID: 27261086, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.03.087.
How I Teach a Valve-Sparing Root ReplacementSultan I, Komlo CM, Bavaria JE. How I Teach a Valve-Sparing Root Replacement. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2016, 101: 422-425. PMID: 26777920, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.12.035.
Echocardiographic determinants of LV functional improvement after transcatheter aortic valve replacementChen J, Nawaz N, Fox Z, Komlo C, Anwaruddin S, Desai N, Jagasia D, Herrmann HC, Han Y. Echocardiographic determinants of LV functional improvement after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2015, 87: 1164-1172. PMID: 27145743, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26302.
Aortic Annulus Diameter Affects Durability of the Repaired Bicuspid Aortic Valve.Vallabhajosyula P, Komlo CM, Szeto WY, Rhode T, Menon R, Desai ND, Bavaria JE. Aortic Annulus Diameter Affects Durability of the Repaired Bicuspid Aortic Valve. The Journal Of Heart Valve Disease 2015, 24: 412-9. PMID: 26897808.
Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Elective Aortic Transverse Hemiarch ReconstructionVallabhajosyula P, Jassar AS, Menon RS, Komlo C, Gutsche J, Desai ND, Hargrove WC, Bavaria JE, Szeto WY. Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Elective Aortic Transverse Hemiarch Reconstruction. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2015, 99: 1511-1517. PMID: 25825200, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.12.067.
Valve-sparing root reimplantation and leaflet repair in a bicuspid aortic valve: Comparison with the 3-cusp David procedureBavaria JE, Desai N, Szeto WY, Komlo C, Rhode T, Wallen T, Vallabhajosyula P. Valve-sparing root reimplantation and leaflet repair in a bicuspid aortic valve: Comparison with the 3-cusp David procedure. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2014, 149: s22-s28. PMID: 25500099, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.10.103.
276DEEP HYPOTHERMIC CIRCULATORY ARREST FOR CONCOMITANT PROCEDURES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEART TRANSPLANTATIONVallabhajosyula P, Menon R, Gottret J, Komlo C, Atluri P, Acker M. 276DEEP HYPOTHERMIC CIRCULATORY ARREST FOR CONCOMITANT PROCEDURES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEART TRANSPLANTATION. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular And Thoracic Surgery 2014, 19: s83-s83. DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivu276.276.
Have Hemiarch Replacements and Adhesives Improved Outcomes in Acute Type A Dissection?Vallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Wallen T, Szeto W, Bavaria J. Have Hemiarch Replacements and Adhesives Improved Outcomes in Acute Type A Dissection? 2014, 159-167. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-5622-2_12.
Combined Transaortic Transcatheter Valve Replacement and Thoracic EndograftingKomlo CM, Vallabhajosyula P, Bavaria JE, Desai ND, Anwaruddin S, Giri JS, Herrmann HC, Szeto WY. Combined Transaortic Transcatheter Valve Replacement and Thoracic Endografting. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2014, 97: 696-698. PMID: 24484814, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.05.099.
Root Stabilization of the Repaired Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Subcommissural Annuloplasty Versus Root ReimplantationVallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Szeto WY, Wallen TJ, Desai N, Bavaria JE. Root Stabilization of the Repaired Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Subcommissural Annuloplasty Versus Root Reimplantation. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2014, 97: 1227-1234. PMID: 24418204, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.10.071.
100PREOPERATIVE AORTIC ANNULUS DIAMETER AFFECTS VALVE DURABILITY IN BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE PATIENTS UNDERGOING PRIMARY VALVE REPAIR PLUS SUBCOMMISSURAL ANNULOPLASTY FOR AORTIC INSUFFICIENCYVallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Szeto W, Desai N, Bavaria J. 100PREOPERATIVE AORTIC ANNULUS DIAMETER AFFECTS VALVE DURABILITY IN BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE PATIENTS UNDERGOING PRIMARY VALVE REPAIR PLUS SUBCOMMISSURAL ANNULOPLASTY FOR AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular And Thoracic Surgery 2013, 17: s93-s93. DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt372.100.
Allograft Materials in PhalloplastySolomon MP, Komlo C, DeFrain M. Allograft Materials in Phalloplasty. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2013, 71: 297-299. PMID: 23722580, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e318281aece.
Geometric orientation of the aortic neoroot in patients with raphed bicuspid aortic valve disease undergoing primary cusp repair and a root reimplantation procedureVallabhajosyula P, Szeto WY, Komlo CM, Ryan LP, Wallen TJ, Gorman RC, Desai ND, Bavaria JE. Geometric orientation of the aortic neoroot in patients with raphed bicuspid aortic valve disease undergoing primary cusp repair and a root reimplantation procedure. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2013, 45: 174-180. PMID: 23832833, PMCID: PMC3889626, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt354.
Type II arch hybrid debranching procedure.Vallabhajosyula P, Szeto WY, Desai N, Komlo C, Bavaria JE. Type II arch hybrid debranching procedure. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2013, 2: 378-86. PMID: 23977611, PMCID: PMC3741848, DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.05.08.
Combined heart-liver transplant in a situs-ambiguous patient with failed Fontan physiologyVallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Wallen TJ, Olthoff K, Pochettino A. Combined heart-liver transplant in a situs-ambiguous patient with failed Fontan physiology. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 145: e39-e41. PMID: 23380512, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.12.066.
CRT-110 The Execution and Management of a Complex Clinical TrialWalsh E, Komlo C, Fox Z, DiBiase L, Callahan R, Carlin A, Desai N, Szeto W, Herrmann H, Bavaria J. CRT-110 The Execution and Management of a Complex Clinical Trial. JACC Cardiovascular Interventions 2013, 6: s35-s36. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2013.01.024.
Can the bicuspid aortic valve be spared? The con position, with caveats and nuances.Bavaria JE, Komlo CM, Rhode T, Vallabhajosyula P. Can the bicuspid aortic valve be spared? The con position, with caveats and nuances. Texas Heart Institute Journal 2013, 40: 544-6. PMID: 24391315, PMCID: PMC3853810.
Valve-sparing aortic root reimplantation and cusp repair in bicuspid aortic valve: with aortic insufficiency and root aneurysm.Bavaria JE, Vallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Szeto WY. Valve-sparing aortic root reimplantation and cusp repair in bicuspid aortic valve: with aortic insufficiency and root aneurysm. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2013, 2: 127-9. PMID: 23977570, PMCID: PMC3741811, DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.01.18.
Two-stage surgical strategy for aortoesophageal fistula: Emergent thoracic endovascular aortic repair followed by definitive open aortic and esophageal reconstructionVallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Wallen T, Szeto WY. Two-stage surgical strategy for aortoesophageal fistula: Emergent thoracic endovascular aortic repair followed by definitive open aortic and esophageal reconstruction. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2012, 144: 1266-1268. PMID: 22982036, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.07.084.
314 Combined Heart-Liver Transplantation (HLT) for Failed Single Ventricle/Fontan PhysiologyVallabhajosyula P, Komlo C, Molina M, Roche L, Kim Y, Goldberg L, Pochettino A. 314 Combined Heart-Liver Transplantation (HLT) for Failed Single Ventricle/Fontan Physiology. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2012, 31: s112. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.322.

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