
Ariana L. Smith MD
Assistant Professor of Urology; Director of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, PhiladelphiaAriana L. Smith MD is an assistant Professor of Urology and the Director of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduated AOA from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at University of California, Los Angeles. She is extensively trained in all surgical approaches for the treatment of pelvic floor disorders including vaginal, open, endoscopic, and robotic surgery. Dr. Smith is funded by the National Institute of Health for research on overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder dysfunction and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Smith has authored over several manuscripts and book chapters. Her professional focus has been on comprehensive treatment options for a variety of pelvic floor conditions. Dr. Smith is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Robotic Laparoendoscopic Single-Site vs Robotic Multi-Port Sacrocolpopexy for Apical Compartment Prolapse
- Predictive Utility of Prior Negative Urine Cultures in Women With Suspected Recurrent UTI
- Defecation Symptoms and Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse in Women Undergoing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
- Rise in Female Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implants
- Laparoscopic vs Open Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy for Vault Prolapse Repair
- Weighing the Benefit of Robot-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Robot-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse