Elise Morocco

University of Southern California, Dartmouth College

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About

Elise Morocco is a surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on the safety and advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted procedures and the management of complex pelvic conditions. Her major contributions include identifying a critical risk triad—Trendelenburg positioning, high pneumoperitoneum pressure, and excess hydration—that can lead to prolonged intubation after robotic hysterectomy. To mitigate this, she introduced a five-step prevention protocol, a practical innovation that directly enhances patient safety in the operating room. Her research also extends to the surgical management of urinary fistulae in women, where she has reviewed the evolution from traditional repair to modern robotic approaches. While her citation counts are modest (3 and 2, respectively), her work addresses rare but serious complications, offering actionable guidance for surgeons. Notably, her 2018 case reports provide a foundational framework for avoiding airway complications, a topic of growing relevance as robotic surgery becomes more widespread. For students and researchers, Morocco’s work exemplifies how focused clinical observation can lead to meaningful improvements in surgical practice.