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Dr. Elise De is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work bridges the frontiers of robotic surgery, female pelvic medicine, and surgical ergonomics. Her research has fundamentally advanced minimally invasive techniques for complex urologic conditions. She reported the first robotically assisted excision of the ovarian vein for intermittent ureteral obstruction (9 citations), expanding the indications for robotic surgery, and later refined robotic approaches for proximal dorsal urethral diverticulectomy (9 citations). Demonstrating her commitment to foundational science, Dr. De led a detailed cadaveric study mapping the vesical branches of the inferior hypogastric plexus (5 citations), a critical step toward developing nerve transfer strategies for bladder reinnervation after spinal cord injury. Beyond technical innovation, she is a leading voice on surgeon well-being, co-authoring a landmark paper on ergonomics as a silent contributor to burnout among women in urology (6 citations). Her work not only pushes the boundaries of what is surgically possible but also champions the health of the surgeons who perform these procedures, making her a dual force for progress in both patient care and the urologic profession.