Publications Print Thongprayoon C, Vaughan LE, Barreto EF, Mehta RA, Koo K, Schulte PJ, Lieske JC, Rule AD. Outpatient Antibiotic Use is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of First-Time Symptomatic Kidney Stones. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Aug 1; 34 (8):1399-1408 Epub 2023 May 15 View PubMed Ungerer GN, Winoker JS, Healy KA, Shah O, Koo K. Mobile and eHealth technologies in the management and prevention of nephrolithiasis: A systematic review. Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed). 2023 Jun 25 Epub 2023 June 25 View PubMed Kemble JP, Winoker JS, Patel SH, Su ZT, Matlaga BR, Potretzke AM, Koo K. Environmental impact of single-use and reusable flexible cystoscopes. BJU Int. 2023 May; 131 (5):617-622 Epub 2023 Jan 02 View PubMed Ungerer GN, Liaw CW, Potretzke AM, Sas DJ, Gargollo PC, Granberg CF, Koo K. Examination of nutritional factors associated with urolithiasis risk in plant based meat alternatives marketed to children and infants. J Pediatr Urol. 2023 Apr 17 [Epub ahead of print] View PubMed Sudhir Pillai P, Hsieh SS, Vercnocke AJ, Potretzke AM, Koo K, McCollough CH, Ferrero A. In Vivo Prediction of Kidney Stone Fragility Using Radiomics-Based Regression Models. J Endourol. 2023 Apr; 37 (4):443-452 Epub 2022 Dec 16 View PubMed Britton CJ, Potretzke AM, Liaw C, Ahmed ME, Manka MG, Wymer KM, Alom M, Linder BJ, Koo K, Klett DE. Healthcare system contact following ureteroscopy: does discharge instruction readability matter? Can J Urol. 2023 Apr; 30 (2):11480-11486 View PubMed Findlay BL, Bearrick EN, Granberg CF, Koo K. Path to Parity: Trends in Female Representation Among Physicians, Trainees, and Applicants in Urology and Surgical Specialties. Urology. 2023 Feb; 172:228-233 Epub 2022 Dec 07 View PubMed Liaw CW, Potretzke AM, Winoker JS, Matlaga BR, Lieske JC, Koo K. Dietary Assessment of Lithogenic Factors in Plant-Based Meat Products. J Endourol. 2023 Jan; 37 (1):119-122 Epub 2022 Oct 10 View PubMed Vigneshwar NG, Essig R, Johns AJ, Visenio M, Sundland R, Koo K. The importance of advocacy increased during the pandemic. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2022; 107(8). Vigneshwar NG, Essig R, Koo K. RAS-ACS Symposium: have EHRs led to better care or bigger burdens in surgical practice? Bull Am Coll Surg. 2022; 107(8). Rindorf DK, Tailly T, Kamphuis GM, Larsen S, Somani BK, Traxer O, Koo K. Repair Rate and Associated Costs of Reusable Flexible Ureteroscopes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Eur Urol Open Sci. 2022 Mar; 37:64-72 Epub 2022 Jan 29 View PubMed Su ZT, Becker REN, Huang MM, Biles MJ, Harris KT, Koo K, Han M, Pavlovich CP, Allaf ME, Herati AS, Patel HD. Patient and in-hospital predictors of post-discharge opioid utilization: Individualizing prescribing after radical prostatectomy based on the ORIOLES initiative. Urol Oncol. 2022 Mar; 40 (3):104.e9-104.e15 Epub 2021 Nov 29 View PubMed Dejban P, Wilson EM, Jayachandran M, Herrera Hernandez LP, Haskic Z, Wellik LE, Sinha S, Rule AD, Denic A, Koo K, Potretzke AM, Lieske JC. Inflammatory Cells in Nephrectomy Tissue from Patients without and with a History of Urinary Stone Disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2022 Mar; 17 (3):414-422 Epub 2022 Jan 25 View PubMed Winoker JS, Koo K, Alam R, Matlaga BR. Opioid-Sparing Analgesic Effects of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review. J Endourol. 2022 Jan; 36 (1):38-46 Epub 2021 Dec 01 View PubMed Koo K, Winoker JS, Patel HD, Faisal F, Gupta N, Metcalf MR, Mettee LZ, Meyer AR, Pavlovich CP, Pierorazio PM, Matlaga BR. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Opioid Prescribing After Endourological and Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery. J Endourol. 2021 Dec; 35 (12):1838-1843 View PubMed Su ZT, Huang MM, Matlaga BR, Hutfless S, Koo K. A micro-costing analysis of outpatient flexible cystoscopy: implications for adoption of single-use flexible cystoscopes. World J Urol. 2021 Nov; 39 (11):4275-4281 Epub 2021 May 21 View PubMed Koo K, Javier-DesLoges JF, Fang R, North AC, Cone EB. Professional Burnout, Career Choice Regret, and Unmet Needs for Well-Being Among Urology Residents. Urology. 2021 Nov; 157:57-63 Epub 2021 June 24 View PubMed Wymer KM, Sharma V, Juvet T, Klett DE, Borah BJ, Koo K, Rivera M, Agarwal D, Humphreys MR, Potretzke AM. Cost-effectiveness of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, Standard and Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, and Shock Wave Lithotripsy for the Management of 1-2cm Renal Stones. Urology. 2021 Oct; 156:71-77 Epub 2021 July 15 View PubMed Ryan R, Herremans K, Vigneshwar N, Koo K, Essig R. Competency-based training: A gateway to efficiency or a hurried sprint to the finish line. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2021; 106(8):56-61. Winoker JS, Koo K, Matlaga BR. Barriers to the adoption and integration of patient-facing mHealth tools in urology. Nat Rev Urol. 2021 May; 18 (5):247-249 View PubMed Ray S, Clifton MM, Koo K. Inaccuracies in News Media Reporting About the 2019 US Food and Drug Administration Ban on Transvaginal Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair. Urology. 2021 Apr; 150:194-200 Epub 2020 May 18 View PubMed Cone EB, Westerman ME, Nguyen DD, Stern KL, Javier-Desloges J, Koo K. Gender-based Differences in Career Plans, Salary Expectations, and Business Preparedness Among Urology Residents. Urology. 2021 Apr; 150:65-71 Epub 2020 June 12 View PubMed Harris KT, Clifton MM, Matlaga BR, Koo K. Gender Representation Among Plenary Panel Speakers at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting. Urology. 2021 Apr; 150:54-58 Epub 2020 June 24 View PubMed Huang MM, Winoker JS, Matlaga BR, Allaf ME, Koo K. Evidence-based analysis of online consumer information about prostate artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2021 Mar; 24 (1):106-113 Epub 2020 June 08 View PubMed Tracy BM, Koo K, Strong B, Poulson M, Marsh KM, Ryan RJ, Coleman JR. Glass ceilings and sticky floors: Examining diversity and inclusion in the surgical workforce. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2021; 106(1):31-37. Winoker JS, Koo K, Huang MM, Bhanji Y, Matlaga B. Systematic evaluation of smartphone applications for the medical management of nephrolithiasis. J Endourol. 2020 Nov 19 [Epub ahead of print] View PubMed Huang MM, Winoker JS, Allaf ME, Matlaga BR, Koo K. Evidence-Based Quality and Accuracy of YouTube Videos about Nephrolithiasis. BJU Int. 2020 Aug 17 [Epub ahead of print] View PubMed Koo K, Aro T, Matlaga BR. Buyer Beware: Evidence-Based Evaluation of Dietary Supplements for Nephrolithiasis. J Endourol. 2020 Jun; 34 (6):702-707 Epub 2020 Mar 24 View PubMed Hou LT, Pierorazio PM, Koo K. Impact of Social Media Visual Abstracts on Media Attention and Literature Citation in Urology. J Urol 2020 May 12; 101097JU0000000000001136 [Epub ahead of print] View PubMed Aro T, Lim S, Petrisor D, Koo K, Matlaga B, Stoianovici D. Personalized Renal Collecting System Mockup for Procedural Training Under Ultrasound Guidance. J Endourol. 2020 May; 34 (5):619-623 Epub 2020 Apr 07 View PubMed Aro T, Koo K, Matlaga BR. Infrequent use of clinical trials registries in published systematic reviews in urology. World J Urol. 2020 May; 38 (5):1335-1340 Epub 2019 Aug 23 View PubMed Koo K, Aro T, Becker REN, Lim S, Winoker JS, Petrisor D, Stoianovici D, Matlaga BR. Integrated, Real-Time Digital Measurement during Ureteroscopic Procedures for Nephrolithiasis: A Workflow Feasibility Study. J Endourol. 2020 Apr 15 [Epub ahead of print] View PubMed Shee K, Koo K, Wu X, Ghali FM, Halter RJ, Hyams ES. A novel ex vivo trainer for robotic vesicourethral anastomosis. J Robot Surg. 2020 Feb; 14 (1):21-27 Epub 2019 Jan 28 View PubMed Koo K, Faisal F, Gupta N, Meyer AR, Patel HD, Pierorazio PM, Matlaga BR, Promoting Opioid Stewardship in Endourology Work Group//Promoting Opioid Stewardship in Endourology Work Group. Recommendations for Opioid Prescribing after Endourological and Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery: An Expert Panel Consensus. J Urol 2020 Jan; 203 (1):151-158 Epub 2019 Aug 29 View PubMed Koo K, Aro T, Pierorazio PM. Impact of Social Media Visual Abstracts on Research Engagement and Dissemination in Urology. J Urol. 2019 Nov; 202 (5):875-877 Epub 2019 Oct 09 View PubMed Koo K, Aro T, Matlaga BR. Rapid, Efficient Crowdsourcing Using Social Media for the Surgical Management of Nephrolithiasis. J Endourol. 2019 Oct; 33 (10):872-876 Epub 2019 Oct 03 View PubMed Koo K, Cone EB. When More is Less: The Burden of Increasing Urology Residency Applications. J Urol. 2019 Oct; 202 (4):669-671 Epub 2019 Sept 06 View PubMed Koo K, Hyams ES. Assessment of men's risk thresholds to proceed with prostate biopsy for the early detection of prostate cancer. Int Urol Nephrol. 2019 Aug; 51 (8):1297-1302 Epub 2019 June 11 View PubMed Koo K, Matlaga BR. New Imaging Techniques in the Management of Stone Disease. Urol Clin North Am. 2019 May; 46 (2):257-263 Epub 2019 Mar 04 View PubMed Koo K, Shee K, Gormley EA. Following the crowd: patterns of crowdsourcing on Twitter among urologists. World J Urol. 2019 Mar; 37 (3):567-572 Epub 2018 July 16 View PubMed Koo K, Bowman MS, Ficko Z, Gormley EA. Older and wiser? Changes in unprofessional content on urologists' social media after transition from residency to practice. BJU Int. 2018 Aug; 122 (2):337-343 Epub 2018 May 14 View PubMed Koo K, Shee K, Yap RL. News Media Analysis of the United States Preventive Services Task Force and American Urological Association Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines. Urol Pract. 2018 Jan; 5(1):24-30. Epub 2016 Dec 12. View PubMed Koo K, Zubkoff L, Sirovich BE, Goodney PP, Robertson DJ, Seigne JD, Schroeck FR. The Burden of Cystoscopic Bladder Cancer Surveillance: Anxiety, Discomfort, and Patient Preferences for Decision Making. Urology. 2017 Oct; 108:122-128 Epub 2017 July 21 View PubMed Koo K, Shee K, Yap RL. Readability analysis of online health information about overactive bladder. Neurourol Urodyn. 2017 Sep; 36 (7):1782-1787 Epub 2016 Oct 29 View PubMed Koo K, Hyams ES. Emphysematous Pyelonephritis with Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysm. Urol Case Rep. 2017 Jul; 13:28-30 Epub 2017 Apr 15 View PubMed Ficko Z, Koo K, Hyams ES. High tech or high risk? An analysis of media reports about robotic surgery. J Robot Surg. 2017 Jun; 11 (2):211-216 Epub 2016 Oct 24 View PubMed Koo K, Ficko Z, Gormley EA. Unprofessional content on Facebook accounts of US urology residency graduates. BJU Int. 2017 Jun; 119 (6):955-960 Epub 2017 Apr 09 View PubMed Koo K, Yap RL. How Readable Is BPH Treatment Information on the Internet? Assessing Barriers to Literacy in Prostate Health. Am J Mens Health. 2017 Mar; 11 (2):300-307 Epub 2016 Nov 30 View PubMed Koo K, Gormley EA. Transvaginal mesh in the media following the 2011 US food and drug administration public health notification update. Neurourol Urodyn. 2017 Feb; 36 (2):329-332 Epub 2015 Nov 17 View PubMed Koo K, Brackett CD, Eisenberg EH, Kieffer KA, Hyams ES. Impact of numeracy on understanding of prostate cancer risk reduction in PSA screening. PLoS One. 2017; 12 (12):e0190357 Epub 2017 Dec 28 View PubMed Koo K, Yap RL. Trends in Urological Direct-to-Consumer Advertising during Prime-Time Television News Programs. Urol Pract. 2017 Jan; 4 (1):7-13 Epub 2016 Sept 21 View PubMed Koo K, Yap RL. Commercial Sponsorship and Health on the Net Certification of Online Sources of Information about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Urol Pract. 2016 Sep; 3 (5):338-341 Epub 2016 June 21 View PubMed Koo K, Sangji NF, Kuy S, Ogunleye AA. The ACS and advocacy: A tradition of protecting our patients and advancing our profession. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2016 Aug; 101 (8):30-5 View PubMed Koo K, Herrick BW, Yap RL. Development of an Integrated Mobile Application for Evaluating Voiding Dysfunction: A Proof of Concept Study. Urol Pract. 2015 Jan; 2 (1):7-11 Epub 2014 Oct 27 View PubMed Koo K, Lapp I. Educating the next generation of physicians in public health: the MPH for medical students. Public Health Rep. 2014 Sep-Oct; 129 (5):460-4 View PubMed Fu J, Koo K, Sang AX, Shisler DC. Jellyfish envenomation in an ocean swimmer. Intern Emerg Med. 2014 Feb; 9 (1):103-4 Epub 2013 Sept 22 View PubMed Fu J, Koo K. Non-uraemic calciphylaxis with acral necrosis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014 Jan; 2 (1):90 Epub 2013 Nov 04 View PubMed Koo K, Makin JD, Forsyth BW. Barriers to male-partner participation in programs to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa. AIDS Educ Prev. 2013 Feb; 25 (1):14-24 View PubMed Koo K, Makin JD, Forsyth BW. Where are the men? Targeting male partners in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission. AIDS Care. 2013; 25 (1):43-8 Epub 2012 June 07 View PubMed Koo K. Carers' representations of affective mental disorders in British Chinese communities. Sociol Health Illn. 2012 Nov; 34 (8):1140-55 Epub 2012 Feb 14 View PubMed PST-20491367 Home Publications