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Summary
- Sylvia Koo, MD, is a general surgeon based in Honolulu, HI. She completed her education at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2022 and is currently in her surgical residency at the same institution, set to conclude in 2027. Dr. Koo has contributed to multiple publications, including a systematic review on cholecystectomy, and studies on fireworks-related injuries, ureteroscopy training, endoscopic surgery simulation, and cryoanalgesia techniques during Nuss repair. Her research has been published in reputable journals such as the American Journal of Surgery and the Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A.
Education & Training
University of HawaiiResidency, Surgery, 2022 - 2027- University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineClass of 2022
Certifications & Licensure
HI State Medical License 2022 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsDecrease in injuries from fireworks in Hawaii: associations with a county policy to limit access.Daniel J Galanis, Sylvia Sj Koo, Devin P Puapong, Tetine Sentell, Alvin C Bronstein
Injury Prevention. 2022-08-01 - 1 citationsA novel ureteroscopy training platform which utilizes CT urograms to replicate complex renal collecting system anatomies.Miss Nuley Seo, Bader Alsaikhan, Bruce Gao, Melody Djuimo, Miss Sylvia Koo
Journal of Endourology. 2021-07-17 - 42 citationsCryoanalgesia in Patients Undergoing Nuss Repair of Pectus Excavatum: Technique Modification and Early Results.Nicole Morikawa, Nicole R. Laferriere, Sylvia Koo, Sidney M. Johnson, Russell Woo
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A. 2018-09-17
Journal Articles
- Subtotal vs total cholecystectomy for difficult gallbladders: A systematic review and meta-analysisSylvia SJ. Koo, Rohin J. Krishnan, Kyle Ishikawa, Masako Matsunaga, Hyeong Jun Ahn, Kenric M. Murayama, Riley K. Kitamura, American Journal of Surgery, 12/2023
Other Languages
- Korean
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