PremalJitendraDesaiMD

Urology • Los Angeles, CA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Stone Disease, Surgical Oncology

Partner, Tower Urology Clinical Chief, Division of Urology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center

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Office
8635 W 3rd St
Ste 1
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-854-9898

Fax+1 310-854-0267
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Education & Training

Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Urology, 2002 - 2006
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2002
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2007
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Integrating the Genomic Prostate Score into Clinical Practice Workflow.
David Albala, Vahan Kassabian, Gerald Andriole, Jan C Kennedy, Steven Canfield, Desai, P.> ;Urology Practice. 2016 Sep 1
20 citations
Does a history of previous surgery or radiation to the prostate affect outcomes of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy?
Aaron D. Martin, Premal J. Desai, Rafael N. Nunez, George L. Martin, Paul E. Andrews, Robert G. Ferrigni, Scott K. Swanson, Anna Pacelli, Erik P. Castle> ;BJU International. 2009 Jun 1
2 citations
Ureteroarterial Fistula Following Laser Endopyelotomy
Erik P. Castle, Rafael N. Nunez, Premal J. Desai, Mitchell R. Humphreys, Paul E. Andrews, William G. Eversman> ;The Journal of Urology. 2009 Mar 1
29 citations
Utility of the Endovascular Stapler for Right-Sided Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: A 7-Year Experience at Mayo Clinic
Edmund Y. Ko, Erik P. Castle, Premal J. Desai, Adyr A. Moss, Kunam S. Reddy, Kristin L. Mekeel, David C. Mulligan, Paul E. Andrews> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2008 Dec 1
11 citations
Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy for Very Large Renal Tumors (≥10 cm): Is There a Size Limit?
Sarah P. Conley, Mitchell R. Humphreys, Premal J. Desai, Erik P. Castle, Amylou C. Dueck, Robert G. Ferrigni, Paul E. Andrews> ;Journal of Endourology. 2009 Jan 29
47 citations
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in the Setting of Vena Caval and Renal Vein Thrombus: Seven-Year Experience
George L. Martin, Erik P. Castle, Aaron D. Martin, Premal J. Desai, Costas D. Lallas, Robert G. Ferrigni, Paul E. Andrews> ;Journal of Endourology. 2008 Aug 22
74 citations
Bilateral laparoscopic nephrectomy for significantly enlarged polycystic kidneys: a technique to optimize outcome in the largest of specimens
Premal J. Desai, Erik P. Castle, Shane M. Daley, Scott K. Swanson, Robert G. Ferrigni, Mitchell R. Humphreys, Paul E. Andrews> ;BJU International. 2008 Apr 1
32 citations
Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy at the Mayo Clinic Arizona: Follow-up Surveillance of Positive Margin Disease
Premal J. Desai, Paul E. Andrews, Robert G. Ferrigni, Erik P. Castle> ;Urology. 2008 Feb 1
3 citations
Comparison of a novel one-step percutaneous nephrolithotomy sheath with a standard two-step device.
Premal J. Desai, Craig W. Zuppan, Brent J. Barker, Grenith J. Zimmerman, D. Duane Baldwin> ;Urology. 2008 Feb 1
8 citations
A novel single step percutaneous access sheath: the initial human experience.
D. Duane Baldwin, Premal J. Desai, Forrest Jellison, Christopher K. Tsai, Gary R. Barker> ;The Journal of Urology. 2006 Jan 1
15 citations
Comparison of nonabsorbable polymer ligating and standard titanium clips with and without a vascular cuff.
Forrest Jellison, D. Duane Baldwin, Kenneth A. Berger, Premal J. Desai> ;Journal of Endourology. 2005 Sep 28
21 citations
Control of the renal artery and vein with the nonabsorbable polymer ligating clip in hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
D. Duane Baldwin, Premal J. Desai, Pedro W. Baron, Kenneth A. Berger, Craig H Robson, Okechukwu N. Ojogho, Waldo Concepcion> ;Transplantation. 2005 Aug 15
12 citations
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy in the Porcine Model Using Gelatin Matrix Hemostatic Sealant Without Hilar Occlusion
Premal J. Desai, Craig W. Zuppan, Kenneth A. Berger, Robert R. Torrey, D. Duane Baldwin> ;Journal of Endourology. 2005 Jun 30
56 citations
Laparoscopic warm renal ischemia in the solitary porcine kidney model.
D. Duane Baldwin, Kenneth A. Berger, Premal J. Desai, Craig W. Zuppan, Grenith J. Zimmerman, Ada M. Winkielman, Todd Sterling, Christopher K. Tsai, Herbert C. Ruckle> ;Urology. 2004 Sep 1
6 citations
Tissue removal utilizing Steiner Morcellator within a LapSac: effects of a fluid-filled environment.
Ashish R. Parekh, Michael E. Moran, Russell E. Newkirk, Premal J. Desai, Christopher J. Calvano> ;Journal of Endourology. 2000 Mar 1
4 citations
Running suturing: the ideal length facilitates this task.
Premal J. Desai, Michael E. Moran, Christopher J. Calvano, Ashish R. Parekh> ;Journal of Endourology. 2000 Mar 1
19 citations
Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty using the novel biomaterial Surgisis: small-intestinal submucosa.
Christopher J. Calvano, Michael E. Moran, Ashish R. Parekh, Premal J. Desai, Lars J. Cisek> ;Journal of Endourology. 2000 Mar 1
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