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Edmundo Cid
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Edmundo Cid was diagnosed with kidney cancer two years ago. What made it more complicated was that, unlike other people, he had only one functioning kidney. He had his cancer removed by open surgery two years ago but recently had a recurrence of cancer in the same kidney. And, this time there were two new tumors in his kidney.
Given the fact that he had prior open surgery for cancer in this same kidney and that he now had, not one, but two, recurrent tumors in the same kidney, Edmundo was told by his local doctor that his kidney would have to be removed. Edmundo would then be placed on dialysis immediately following the procedure. Seeking a second opinion, Edmundo was referred to Dr. Monish Aron at USC.
"Dr. Aron informed me that he would be able to remove the tumors and save my kidney," said Mr. Cid. "I was confident in his ability and knew right away that I wanted him to perform my surgery."
Dr. Aron performed a partial nephrectomyPartial Nephrectomyremoval of diseased part of the kidney while sparing the healthy part and successfully removed the two tumors, saving the kidney and saving Mr. Cid from lifelong dialysis.
"I am so lucky that I found Dr. Aron," said Mr. Cid. "He and the entire team at USC University Hospital treated me extremely well. I am an ordinary person, but I felt like a VIP."
Today, Edmundo Cid lives cancer free and because of Dr. Aron's surgical ability and the care provided at USC, has an outstanding quality of life.
Bernard Vecerek
Four months following his robot-assisted prostatectomyProstatectomysurgical removal of all (radical) or part (partial) of the prostate gland at USC University Hospital, Bernard Vecerek is almost back to his normal daily routine.
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Vecerek was referred to Dr. Monish Aron, Professor of Urology at the USC Institute of Urology.
“I instantly felt comfortable with Dr. Aron and he took the time to thoroughly explain the surgery and answer my questions; I never felt rushed,” said Vecerek. “I then attended USC’s monthly Life After Prostate Cancer Surgery seminar and was so impressed with the institution that I decided this was the right place for my care.”
As in many cases, Vecerek had several concerns about having surgery. Continence and potency are always issues that need to be addressed prior to surgery. However, Vecerek is also very active and wanted to be sure surgery was the right option for his lifestyle.
“Being an active man in good physical shape, Bernard was very concerned about his quality of life following the surgery,” said Aron. “I assured him that we would do everything possible to get him back to his normal routine.”
Vecerek had tremendous outcomes and was very happy with his care at USC. He described USC University Hospital as “comfortable with great rooms” and said the staff provided “outstanding service.”
Vecerek was off of the pain medication right away and his continence returned after one day. In addition, his sexual function returned within the first month following surgery and most importantly, Vecerek is now cancer free.
“I feel great,” said Vecerek. “Two months after the surgery, I was already biking 20 miles per day and playing tennis regularly.”
John Cortez
John Cortez had been suffering for seven years due to prostatitis before Monish Aron, MD performed his surgery on July 15, 2011.
“I was in pain everyday and I am extremely happy with the decision I made to have the surgery with Dr. Aron,” said Cortez.
Cortez had an excellent outcome following the surgery and speaks very highly of Dr. Aron and the Keck Hospital of USC.
“Dr. Aron made me feel comfortable. He is very wise, intelligent and thorough,” said Cortez. “I thank him and the excellent staff at the hospital for helping me through this difficult process."
