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Dr. Kristine Ruppert is a leading researcher in surgical outcomes and perioperative care, with a primary focus on urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery. Her most impactful contribution is the development and implementation of a urogynecology-specific Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway, a landmark study cited over 133 times that has helped standardize postoperative protocols to improve patient recovery and reduce complications. She has also advanced the understanding of same-day discharge protocols for prolapse surgery, demonstrating in a 2019 study (36 citations) that this approach does not increase unanticipated healthcare encounters, thereby supporting safe, cost-effective care. Beyond urogynecology, Dr. Ruppert has made notable contributions to thoracic and bariatric surgery, including a propensity-matched analysis of robotic-assisted esophagectomy (25 citations) and an activity-based cost analysis of robotic lung resection (8 citations). Her recent work analyzing national trends in robotic-assisted bariatric surgery (2025) further underscores her commitment to evaluating emerging technologies. Dr. Ruppert’s research consistently bridges clinical innovation with practical, patient-centered outcomes, making her a key voice in optimizing surgical care across multiple specialties.