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

  • Reply by Authors. J Urol. 2024 Jun; 211(6):752-753.. View in PubMed
  • Reply by Authors. J Urol. 2024 Jun; 211(6):751.. View in PubMed
  • The effect of enhanced recovery after surgery on oncologic outcome following radical cystectomy for urothelial bladder carcinoma. Surg Oncol. 2024 Jun; 54:102061.. View in PubMed
  • Blood-based liquid biopsy: A promising noninvasive test in diagnosis, surveillance, and prognosis of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Urol Oncol. 2024 04; 42(4):118.e9-118.e17.. View in PubMed
  • Perioperative mortality for radical cystectomy in the modern Era: experience from a tertiary referral center. Int Braz J Urol. 2023 May-Jun; 49(3):351-358.. View in PubMed
  • Association between early postradical cystectomy kidney injury and perioperative outcome in enhanced recovery era. Urol Oncol. 2023 09; 41(9):389.e15-389.e20.. View in PubMed
  • Reply by Authors. J Urol. 2023 05; 209(5):862.. View in PubMed
  • A Urine-based DNA Methylation Marker Test to Detect Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Urol. 2023 05; 209(5):854-862.. View in PubMed
  • Obturator Nerve Injury in Robotic Pelvic Surgery: Scenarios and Management Strategies. Eur Urol. 2023 04; 83(4):361-368.. View in PubMed
  • Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion outcomes in patients with single vs. double renal unit: A 2:1 matched-pair analysis. Urol Oncol. 2023 04; 41(4):207.e17-207.e22.. View in PubMed