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Pauline Clermidi is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic-assisted surgery in children, particularly in urology and minimally invasive procedures. Her research focuses on demonstrating the safety, efficacy, and technical nuances of robotic platforms in small, delicate cavities. Clermidi’s major contributions include landmark comparative studies showing that robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for duplex kidney in small children yields outcomes comparable to open surgery, with reduced morbidity. She also led the first prospective study on robotic-assisted laparoscopic management of renal tumors in children, including Wilms tumors, a paper that has garnered 57 citations. Her systematic review of the learning curve for pediatric robotic surgery, cited 33 times, has become a key resource for training and fellowship program design. Clermidi has further innovated by evaluating retroperitoneal approaches for ureteropelvic junction obstruction and by demonstrating how robotic assistance can minimize mucosal tears during Heller myotomy. With over 190 citations across her most influential works, Clermidi is a leading voice in establishing evidence-based standards for pediatric robotic surgery, directly shaping how young patients benefit from these advanced, less-invasive techniques.