Mihir M. Desai

Mihir M. Desai, MD is the Dua Family Professorship in Urologic Oncologic Surgery and Vice Chair for New Technology & Innovation at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. He serves as Director of the Center for Advanced Robotics, focusing on cutting-edge developments in robotic-assisted urologic procedures.

His research emphasizes robotic-assisted radical cystectomy, Aquablation therapy for BPH, urinary diversion techniques, and AI-driven surgical outcomes analysis. Recent work explores generative AI applications for medical communication and novel robotic surgical platforms for combined procedures.

Key scientific awards include the Dua Family Professorship. His articles demonstrate a focus on robotic surgery validation, perioperative complication management, and technological innovation in urology.