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Dominique Chopin is a pioneering urological surgeon whose groundbreaking work in robotic and laparoscopic surgery has fundamentally transformed minimally invasive urology. Working alongside colleagues such as Clément-Claude Abbou and András Hoznek at what became a landmark moment in surgical history, Chopin contributed to the first reported cases of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy performed with a remote-controlled robot — a watershed achievement that earned over 300 citations in its most influential publication and helped establish robotic surgery as a clinical reality. Chopin's research career centers on the intersection of urology and surgical innovation, particularly the application of robotic systems to complex procedures including radical prostatectomy and kidney transplantation. His early 2000 case report documenting remote laparoscopic prostatectomy garnered 122 citations and signaled a new era in operative technique. He further advanced the field through contributions to robotic kidney transplantation and solo laparoscopic prostatectomy, while also addressing the critical challenge of training the next generation of surgeons through dedicated work on laparoscopic and robotic surgical education. With a body of work accumulating nearly 700 citations across his most influential publications, Chopin's legacy lies in helping translate cutting-edge robotic technology from concept to operating room reality.