Elisabeth C. McLemore

Kaiser Permanente, University of California San Diego

Papers

Total Citations

109

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About

Dr. Elisabeth C. McLemore is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex pelvic diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel disease and rectal cancer. She has made landmark contributions to the adoption and refinement of robotic and transanal approaches, demonstrating their feasibility and safety in challenging scenarios. Her work on robotic-assisted laparoscopic restorative proctectomy for toxic ulcerative colitis (31 citations) was among the first to show that even critically ill patients can benefit from robotic precision, while her study on transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer (33 citations) helped define the learning curve for this innovative procedure. Dr. McLemore has also critically evaluated the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for diverticulitis with fistula (32 citations) and addressed the practical considerations of cost in robotic surgery. Beyond her technical innovations, she has authored seminal educational resources on robotic proctectomy, shaping how surgeons worldwide approach these operations. Her work, cited over 100 times, has been instrumental in expanding the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, improving outcomes for patients with some of the most challenging gastrointestinal conditions.