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Dr. Arun R. Menon

Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Oncology, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology), DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Urology)

Qualification: MBBS

Bio Publications Qualification Area of Expertise Work Experience Awards and Recognition Published Abstracts
Bio

After completing his urologic training in India, Dr Arun R Menon was selected for a two-year Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) accredited fellowship at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, USA, where he trained with world renowned leaders in Urologic Cancer Treatment. His fellowship included extensive training in Robotic surgery. 

He returned to serve in India in 2021 and joined the Department of Urologic oncology at Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai as Associate Professor before moving to Amrita Hospital in 2023.  

Specialty: Uro Oncology  

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Psoas Muscle Resection During RPLND for NSGCT Testis — Going the Extra Mile Is Worth It

Cite this Research Publication : Shrinivas Venkatesh , Arun Ramdas Menon , Vivek Patel, Jagan Murugan , Anand Raja. Psoas Muscle Resection During RPLND for NSGCT Testis — Going the Extra Mile Is Worth It!. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2023

Paratesticular Osteosarcoma-A Rare Tumor with Distinctive Imaging Findings

Cite this Research Publication : Nithiyanandham LK, Vaikundaraja IM, Sundersingh S, Lalit S, Menon AR , Raj EH, Raja A. Paratesticular Osteosarcoma-A Rare Tumor with Distinctive Imaging Findings. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2023 Apr 10;33(3):412-415. doi : 10.1055/s-0043-1764144. PMID: 37362357; PMCID: PMC10289840.

Year : 2023

Testicular malignancy in persistent Mullerian duct syndrome: Experience from an apex cancer center with review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Philips MR, Menon AR , Kumar GR, Malik K, Chandrasekaran S, Ramaswamy T, Narayanaswamy K, Raja A. Testicular malignancy in persistent Mullerian duct syndrome: Experience from an apex cancer center with review of literature. Urol Oncol . 2023 May;41(5 ): 258.e 1-258.e6. doi : 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.02.008. Epub 2023 Apr 3. PMID: 37019765.

Year : 2023

Stability of renal parenchymal volume and function during active surveillance of renal oncocytoma patients

Cite this Research Publication : Menon AR, Cheema A, Hou S, Attwood KM, White T, James G, Xu B, Petroziello M, Roche CL, Kurenov S, Kauffman EC. Stability of renal parenchymal volume and function during active surveillance of renal oncocytoma patients. Urol Oncol . 2023 Apr;41(4 ): 208.e 15-208.e23. doi : 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.01.006. Epub 2023 Feb 25. PMID: 36842877.

Year : 2022

Acute Intraoperative Hyperkalemia During Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Acute Intraoperative Hyperkalemia During Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: A Case Report. Srinivasaraghavan N, Modh V, Menon A . A A Pract . 2022 Dec 21;16(12 ): e 01650. doi : 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001650. eCollection 2022 Dec 1. PMID : 36599013

Year : 2021

Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma Case Series: Clinical Profile and Management of a Rare Entity

Cite this Research Publication : Raja A, Ratnagiri R, Mss K, Malik K, Menon AR. Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma Case Series: Clinical Profile and Management of a Rare Entity. Urol Int. 2022;106(4):426-428. doi : 10.1159/000520223. Epub 2021 Nov 29. PMID: 34844254.

Year : 2021

Active Surveillance for Risk Stratification of All Small Renal Masses Lacking Predefined Clinical Criteria for Intervention

Cite this Research Publication : Menon AR , Hussein AA, Attwood KM, White T, James G, Xu B, Petroziello M, Roche CL, Kauffman EC. Active Surveillance for Risk Stratification of All Small Renal Masses Lacking Predefined Clinical Criteria for Intervention. J Urol. 2021 Aug;206(2):229-239.

Year : 2019

Concealed cysts presenting as ‘Club’ penis: a case report

Cite this Research Publication : Rajeev TP, Krishnan S, Menon A . Concealed cysts presenting as 'Club' penis: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2019 Apr 30;13(1):122

Year : 2019

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumour with extension to vesicoureteric junction

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Ramdas Menon , T. P.Rajeev , Nivedita Suresh, Suraj Hegde . Mixed epithelial and stromal tumour with extension to vesicoureteric junction. Asian J Urol. 2019 Jul;6(3):302-304

Year : 2016

Female Urethral Diverticulum with Malignancy at Presentation

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Ramdas Menon , T.P Rajeev, Prajwal Ravinder , Aditya Godkhindi . Female Urethral Diverticulum with Malignancy at Presentation. Indian J Gynecol Oncology 2016; 14:21

Year : 2016

Metachronous bladder metastasis from papillary renal cell carcinoma

Cite this Research Publication : Menon AR, Suresh N, Ravinder P, Puthalath RT. Metachronous bladder metastasis from papillary renal cell carcinoma. J Cancer Metastasis Treat 2016; 2:130-2.

Year : 2016

Cutaneous metastasis: An unusual presenting feature of urologic malignancies

Cite this Research Publication : Menon AR , Thomas AS, Suresh N, Shashidhar SM. Cutaneous metastasis: An unusual presenting feature of urologic malignancies. Urol Ann 2016; 8:377-80.

Year : 2010

The ileosigmoid knot

Cite this Research Publication : R. Burrah, A. Menon, H. Pathan, R. Ravikanth, A. Kilpadi. The ileosigmoid knot. Indian J Surg 2010; 72:140–142.

Qualification
  • MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • MS – St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
  • MCh Urology – Government Medical College, Calicut
  • DNB, General Surgery
  • DNB Urology
  • Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, NY, USA.
Area of Expertise
  • Cancers treated: Kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile, adrenal and other urologic cancers
  • Fellowship trained Robotic Surgeon
  • Robot-assisted surgery for cancers of prostate, bladder, kidney, adrenal and testis.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Basics in Artificial Intelligence, IBM. December 2020
  • Certification in Medical Statistics, Stanford University. June 2021
Work Experience
  • Associate Professor, Urologic-oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai.
  • Fellow Urologic Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, USA.
  • Assistant Professor, Urology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore.
  • Senior Resident, Urology, Government Medical College, Calicut
  • Assistant Professor, General Surgery, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.
Awards and Recognition
  • Paper Presentation – II Prize – “An Audit of Small Bowel Tumors” – Surgical Society of Bangalore, Annual Conference 2007.
  • Best poster prize – “Role of CA 19-9 and CA 125 in TCC Bladder”- Urological Society of Kerala – State Conference 2011.
  • Best review paper – “Role of PDE 5 Inhibitors in Urology” – Urological Society of Kerala – State Conference 2012.
  • Urological Society of Kerala – Dr P. Subramonian Postgraduate Travel Fellowship for 2012.

Other academic achievements

Associate Editor, Journal of Southern Urology Association.

Reviewer for

  • European urology Focus
  • Journal of Kidney cancer and VHL
Published Abstracts
  1. When Less Is More: Bladder Preservation In The High-Risk Elderly Patient With TCC Bladder. Indian J Urol. 2016; 32:125-6
  2. Vein Transposition for Hemodialysis Access – Our Experience. Indian J Urol. 2017;33:S157.
  3. Prevention Of Benign Kidney Tumor Resection Using A Combination Of Routine Biopsy And Tumor : Cortex Peer Evaluation. J Urol. 2019;201:e 188.
  4. Initial Outcomes For Universal Active Surveillance Of Small Renal Masses Using Pre-Defined Progression Criteria For Treatment Conversion. J Urol. 2019;201:e 188.
  5. Spontaneous Regression Of Renal Cell Carcinoma Tumors On Active Surveillance. J Urol. 2019;201:e 189.
  6. The Primary Iron Uptake Receptor, Transferrin Receptor 1, Mediates HIF-2a Overexpression And Proliferation In Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Cells. J Urol. 2019;201:e 210.
  7. Female Gender And Non-Clear Cell Histology Are Protective Against Postoperative Metastasis In Small Renal Mass Patients. J Urol. 2020;203:e 1229.
  8. Updated Outcomes For Universal Active Surveillance Of Small Renal Mass Patients. J Urol. 2020;203:e 917.
  9. Is Renal Volume And Function Compromised In Oncocytoma Patients On Active Surveillance? J Urol. 2020;203:e 1233.
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