Monish Aron, MD, MCh

Professor of Clinical Urology

S.H. Ho Foundation Chair in Urologic Oncologic Surgery

Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Director, Center for Outpatient Cancer Ablation

Vice Chairman, Department of Urology

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Overview

Dr. Monish Aron is an expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for malignant and benign conditions of the prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal gland, and ureter. He trained in urology at some of the premier institutions in India, Australia, and the United States. Dr. Aron completed his fellowship training in advanced robotics and laparoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic, and was recruited to USC in 2009.

He has received numerous acclaimed awards including the GB Ong Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, as well as several awards for his scientific presentations and surgical videos at the American Urological Association Congress. Dr. Aron has published extensively (>200 publications) and serves as reviewer for 8 leading urologic journals, including editorial board appointments for 3 journals.

Dr. Aron has played a pioneering role in the development and refinement of robotic prostate and kidney surgery, single incision laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery for bladder cancer. Dr. Aron has been invited to speak at and demonstrate minimally invasive surgical techniques at numerous national and international institutions.

Publications

  • Neoadjuvant lenvatinib and pembrolizumab for metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma: A potential opportunity for complete pathologic and radiographic response. Urol Case Rep. 2026 Sep; 68:103570.. View in PubMed
  • Bilateral ureteral reconstruction with U-shaped ileal interposition segment. Indian J Urol. 2026 Jul-Sep; 42(3):246-247.. View in PubMed
  • Pain Perception During Transperineal and Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Under Local An-esthesia: a Prospective Analysis of a Multi-ethnic and Diverse Cohort. Int Braz J Urol. 2026 May-Jun; 52(3).. View in PubMed
  • Cytoreductive Radical Prostatectomy in Men with De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Urol Clin North Am. 2026 May; 53(2):273-283.. View in PubMed
  • Can Urinary Diversion Type Affect Postoperative Complications Following Radical Cystectomy in Female Patients? Int J Urol. 2026 Jan; 33(1):e70330. Zahir M, Moghadam FS, Ladi-Seyedian SS, Ghoreifi A, M . View in PubMed
  • Systemic Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder (Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer): Insights From Real-World Data. JCO Oncol Pract. 2026 Sep; 22(9):1672-1682.. View in PubMed
  • The outcomes of salvage robotic radical prostatectomy following radiation versus focal therapy: Does the primary treatment modality matter? BJUI Compass. 2025 May; 6(5):e70019. Ghoreifi A, Ramacciotti . View in PubMed
  • Contemporary outcomes for robotic radical cystectomy and intracorporeal neobladder urinary diversion. Urol Oncol. 2025 06; 43(6):392.e13-392.e21.. View in PubMed
  • Perioperative and extended outcomes of patients undergoing parastomal hernia repair following cystectomy and ileal conduit. World J Urol. 2024 Aug 12; 42(1):482.. View in PubMed
  • Prophylactic Use of Biologic Mesh in Ileal Conduit (PUBMIC): A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Urol. 2024 06; 211(6):743-753.. View in PubMed