Sung Yong Cho
MD, PhD
PROFILE
Dr Sung Yong CHO graduated from Seoul National University in Korea. As a surgical urologist who specialized in diagnosing and treating people with urolithiasis and benign prostate hyperplasia, he is in charge of Specialized Endoluminal Endourology-Stone Center in the SNUH (Seoul National University Hospital). He is one of the members who are leading the stone surgery such as flexible ureteroscopy surgery (f-URS), supine and miniaturized percutaneous nephrolothotomy (PCNL), and Endoscopic Combined IntraRenal surgery (ECIRS) in Korea & East Asia. Dr. Cho is actively performing Anatomical Endoscopic Enucleation of Prostate (AEEP) using Holmium Laser (HoLEP) and bipolar electrodes (BipoLEP/TUEB) as well. He is the Korean representative of the Asian Guidelines of Urolithiasis Panels. He has successfully fulfilled many educational works and live surgeries in the urology conferences and has produced over > 100 scientific papers as (co) authors.
EDUCATION
Feb 26, 2012 – Doctor of Philosophy. Graduate School, Seoul National University
Feb 24, 2010 – Master Degree. Graduate School, Seoul National University
Feb 22, 2001 – Bachelor degree. Seoul National University College of Medicine
TRAINING
Mar 1, 2002 – Feb 28, 2003 Internship in the Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Apr 14, 2003 – Apr 13, 2006 Coroner in the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (served in Korean Army)
Mar 1, 2006 – Feb 28, 2010 Residency in the Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Mar 1, 2010 – Sep 31, 2012 Fellowship in the Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
PUBLICATIONS
Kwon O, Cho SY, Paick JS, Kim SW |
Co-author |
Effects of the start time of glycemic control on erectile function in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. |
Int J Impot Res. 2017 Jan;29(1):23-29. doi: 10.1038/ijir.2016.39. Epub 2016 Sep 22 |
Lee JS, Kim SW, Jee SH, Kim JC, Choi JB, Cho SY, Kim JH, Korean Spinal Cord Injury Association |
Co-author |
Factors Affecting Quality of Life Among Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Korea |
Int Neurourol J. 2016 Dec doi: https://doi.org/10.5213/inj.1630540.270 |
Park J, Kwon OS, Cho SY, Paick JS, Kim SW |
Co-author |
Chronic administration of atorvastatin could partially ameliorate erectile function in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats |
PLoS One. 2017 Feb 28;12(2):e0172751 |
Kwon O, Park J, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
Feasibility of single-session endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery for ipsilateral large renal stones and retrograde intrarenal surgery for contralateral renal stones: Initial experience. |
Int J Urol. 2017 May;24(5):377-382 |
Choi WS, Cho MC, Lee JW, Song SH, Oh JK, Lee SW, Jeong IG, Cho SY, Park JY |
Co-corresponding author |
Efficacy and safety of silodosin in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly men taking antihypertensive medications |
Prostate Int. 2017 Sep;5(3):113-118. |
Cho SY, Na W, Lee SW, Cho MC, Oh JJ, Lee S, Park J, Ahn S, Jeong CW |
First author |
Medical expulsive therapy for ureter stone using naftopidil: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial |
PLoS One. 2017 Apr 21;12(4):e0174962 |
Song WH, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
Predictors of improvement in storage symptoms at three years after 120W GreenLight High Performance System laser treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia |
J Endourol. 2017 Jul;31(7):666-673 |
Choo MS, Jeong SJ, Cho SY, You C, Jeong CW, Ku JH, Oh SJ |
Co-author |
Development of Decision Support Formulas for the Prediction of Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Prostatic Surgery in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptom/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Part II, External Validation and Usability Testing of a Smartphone Application |
Int Neurourol J. 2017 Apr;21(Suppl 1):S66-75 |
Choo MS, Yoo C, Cho SY, Jeong SJ, Jeong CW, Ku JH, Oh SJ |
Co-author |
Development of Decision Support Formulas for the Prediction of Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Prostatic Surgery in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptom/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Part I, Development of the Formula and its Internal Validation. |
Int Neurourol J. 2017 Apr;21(Suppl 1):S55-65. |
Cho MC, Park J, Kim JK, Cho SY, Jeong H, Oh SJ, Paick JS, Son H |
Co-author |
Can preoperative detrusor underactivity influence surgical outcomes of 120W HPS vaporization of the prostate (PVP) or holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)? A serial three-year follow-up study |
Neurourol Urodyn. 2018;37(1):407-416. |
Cho MC, Kim JK, Song SH, Cho SY, Lee SW, Kim SW, Paick JS |
Co-author |
Patient-reported ejaculatory function and satisfaction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Asian J Androl. 2018 Jan-Feb;20(1):69-74. |
Emiliani E, Talso M, Cho SY, Baghdadi M, Ghanem S, Pinheiro H, Traxer O |
Co-author |
The optimal settings for non-contact Holmium-YAG stone fragmentation "pop corn" technique |
J Urol. 2017 Apr 22. pii: S0022-5347(17)57750-2 |
Oh JJ, Lee S, Cho SY, Lee SW, Cho MC, Na W, Park JH, Lee SB, Ahh S, Jeong CW |
Co-author |
Effects of naftopidil on double-J stent-related discomfort: a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. |
Sci Rep. 2017 Jun 23;7(1):4154 |
Jeong SJ, Lee JK, Kim KM, Kook H, Cho SY, Oh SJ |
Co-author |
How do we diagnose detrusor underactivity? Comparison of diagnostic criteria based on an urodynamic measure. |
Investig Clin Urol. 2017 Jul;58(4):247-254 |
Cho SY, Park J, You S, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
First author |
One-year Surgical Outcomes of Complete or Incomplete Enucleation of Prostate by Monopolar Electrocoagulation, Photoselective Vapoenucleation of 120-W GreenLight Laser, and Holmium Laser. |
Urology 2017 Oct;108:142-148 |
Park J, Oh S, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H, Jeong CW, Oh JJ, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
The acceptable criteria of stone burden and the significant factors to choose retrograde intrarenal stone surgery or miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of renal stones > 10 mm |
J Endourol 2017 Oct; 31(10): 1012-1018 |
Park J, Min B, Shin H, Oh S, Song WH, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
A 10-Year Interval Study About the Sexual Life and Attitudes of Korean Women: The Korean Internet Sexuality Survey (KISS) 2014, Part 2. |
J Sex Med. 2017 Sep;14(9):1142-1151 |
Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
5-year long-term efficacy of 120-W GreenLight photoselective vaporization of the prostate for benign prostate hyperplasia. |
PLoS One. 2017 Sep 13; 12(9): e0184442 |
Tae BS, Balpukov U, Cho SY, Jeong CW |
Co-author |
Eleven-year cumulative incidence and estimated lifetime prevalence of urolithiasis in Korea: A National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort Based Study. |
J Korean Med Sci. 2018 Jan 8; 33(2): e13 |
Yoo S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H. |
Co-author |
A novel vaporization-enucleation technique for benign prostate hyperplasia using 120-W HPS GreenLight™ laser: Seoul technique II in comparison with vaporization and previously reported modified vaporization-resection technique. |
World J Urol. 2017 Dec; 35(12): 1923-1931 |
Yoo S, Son H, Oh S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H. |
Co-author |
A novel biopsy-related parameter derived from location and relationship of positive cores on standard 12-core trans-rectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a useful parameter for predicting tumor volume compared to number of positive cores. |
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2018 Jan; 144(1): 135-143 |
Ryu HY, Lee YK, Park J, Son H, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
Dietary risk factors for urolithiasis formation in Korean: A case-control pilot study |
Investig Clin Urol 2018 Mar ;59(2) : 106-111 |
Kim KJ, Chai YJ, Chung JK, Hwant KT, Heo SC, Kim SJ, Choi JY, Yi KH, Kim SW, Cho SY, Lee KE |
Co-author |
The prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism in Korea: A population-based analysis from patient medical records. |
Ann Surg Treat Res 2018 May;94(5):235-239 |
Lee HN, Chae JY, Lee HS, Choo MS, Park MG, Lee SY, Oh SJ, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Korean Version of the Treatment Satisfaction Visual Analogue Scale and the Overactive Bladder Satisfaction with Treatment Questionnaire for evaluation of satisfaction with treatment. |
Int Neurourol J 2017 Dec; 21(4): 309-319. |
Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
Changes in Erectile Function after Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate with a 120-W GreenLight High-Performance System Laser: 2-Year Follow-Up. |
World J Mens Health. 2017 Dec;35(3):156-162 |
Kim HS, Yoo S, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
The clinical efficacy of dual lumen catheter technique in retrograde intrarenal surgery for the management of nephrolithiasis: a propensity score analysis |
J Endourol 2018 Jan 9. doi: 10.1089/end.2017.0742. [Epub ahead of print] |
Cho MC, Song WH, Park J, Cho SY, Jeong H, Oh SJ, Paick JS, Son H. |
Co-author |
Long-term outcomes of laser prostatectomy for storage symptoms: Comparison of serial 5-year follow-up data between 120W HPS photo-selective vaporization of the prostate and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. |
J Urol. 2018;199(6):1591-1599 |
Yoo S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Ku JH, Son H, Kwak C, Kim HH, Jeong H |
Co-author |
Predictors for the detection of prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer using TRUS-guided biopsy in patients with negative initial biopsy results. |
World J Urol. 2018;36(7):1047-1053 |
Park J, Cho SY, Park K, Chai JS, Son H, Kim SW, Paick JS, Cho MC. |
Co-author |
Role of inhibiting LIM-kinase2 in improving erectile function through suppression of corporal fibrosis in a rat model of cavernous nerve injury. |
Asian J Androl. 2018;20(4):372-378 |
Kim JK, Chai YJ, Chung JK, Hwang KT, Heo SC, Kim SJ, Choi JY, Yi KH, Kim SW, Cho SY, Lee KE |
Co-author |
The prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism in Korea: a population-based analysis from patient medical records. |
Ann Surg Treat Res. 2018 May;94(5):235-239 |
Yoo S, Oh S, Kim HS, Choi HS, Park J, Cho SY, Son H, Jeong H, Lee HW, Cho MC |
Co-author |
Impacts of Serum 25-OH Vitamin D Level on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Male: A Step Forward to Decrease Overactive Bladder. |
BJU Int. 2018;122(4):667-672 |
Cho SY, Lee JY, Shin DG, Seo IY, You S, Park HK |
First author |
Evaluation of Performance Parameters of the Disposable Flexible Ureterorenoscope (LITHOVUE) in Patients with Renal Stones: A Prospective, Observational, Single-arm, Multicenter Study |
Sci Rep. 2018 Jun 28;8(1):9795. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-28247-7 |
Yoo S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
Usefulness of the frequency-volume chart over the International Prostate Symptom Score in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in view of global polyuria. |
PLoS One. 2018 Jul 11;13(7):e0197818. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197818. eCollection 2018 |
Yoo S, Oh S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Jeong H, Son H |
Co-author |
The Impacts of Metabolic Syndrome and Life Style on the Prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia requiring Treatment: Historical Cohort Study using 130,454 Men. |
BJU Int. 2018 Aug 19. doi: 10.1111/bju.14528. [Epub ahead of print] |
Lee JW, Park MK, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
How to perform the dusting technique for calcium oxalate stone phantoms during Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy |
BMC Urology 2018 Nov 13;18(1):10 |
Park J, Yoon DH, Yoo S, Cho SY, Cho MC, Han GY, Song W, Jeong H |
Co-author |
Effects of Progressive Resistance Training on Post-Surgery Incontinence in Men with Prostate Cancer. |
J Clin Med. 2018 Sep 19;7(9) |
Kang SH, Oh SJ, Jeong SJ, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
Linguistic validation of intermittent self-catheterization questionnaire (ISC-Q) for patients with neurogenic bladder who perform intermittent catheterization for voiding dysfunction |
Int Neurourol J 2019 [Accepted] |
Choo MS, Park J, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H, Cho SY |
Corresponding author |
Changes of separate renal function in patients who underwent minimally invasive renal stone surgery according to the preoperative functional deterioration |
Sci Rep. 2019 [Accepted] |
Taguchi K, Cho SY, Ng ACF, Usawachintachit M, Tan YK, Deng YL, Shen CH, Gyawali PR, Alenezi H, Basiri A, Bou S, Djojodemedjo T, Sarica K, Shi L, Singam P, Singh SK, and Yasui T |
Co-author |
The Urological Association of Asia clinical guideline for urinary stone disease |
Int J Urol. 2019 [Accepted] |
Yoo S, Oh S, Park J, Cho SY, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H |
Co-author |
Effects of metabolic syndrome on the prevalence of prostate cancer: historical cohort study using the national health insurance service database. |
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2019 Mar; 145(3): 775-780 |
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Cho SY, Jeong SJ, Oh SJ |
First author |
Structural and functional alteration of the aging lower urinary tract |
In: Leon V. Berhardt, ed. Advances in Medicine and Biology. New York: Nova Science Publishers; 2012;38:91-124 |
Cho SY, Son H |
First author |
Erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. |
Textbook of the Society for Andropause and the Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology. Publishers: 2013 |
Cho SY |
First author |
GUIDE BOOK for RIRS (Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery) |
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Cho SY, Bang WJ, Kim HJ |
First author |
“Endoscopic Management of Renal stone: Retrograde, Antegrade, and Combined” for Endourology Progress Book |
Elsevier |