Ronney Abaza
The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, OhioHealth, Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Central Ohio Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio University, Mount Carmel Health, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates
Papers
97
Total Citations
2,887
H-Index
30
About
Ronney Abaza is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic surgery, with particular expertise in robotic kidney transplantation, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy. Operating at the forefront of minimally invasive urology, Abaza has been instrumental in developing and standardizing complex robotic procedures that were once considered technically prohibitive. His landmark contributions to robotic kidney transplantation with regional hypothermia, developed through rigorous IDEAL framework methodology and accumulating over 300 combined citations, established reproducible protocols now adopted internationally. His groundbreaking series on robotic nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy — with nearly 275 citations across single and multi-institutional studies — demonstrated that even the most challenging oncologic cases could be managed robotically with excellent outcomes. Abaza also pioneered same-day discharge protocols for robotic prostatectomy and single-port robotic surgery, reshaping patient recovery expectations. Beyond technical innovation, his development of the PACE competency evaluation tool reflects a deep commitment to surgical education and patient safety. With a body of work exceeding 900 citations, Abaza stands as a defining voice in the evolution of modern robotic urology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Initial Series of Robotic Radical Nephrectomy with Vena Caval Tumor Thrombectomy172 citations · 2010
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- 6Same Day Discharge after Robotic Radical Prostatectomy95 citations · 2019
- 7Single-port Robotic Surgery Allows Same-day Discharge in Majority of Cases85 citations · 2020
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