Guo-Wei Kao

Education: Bachelor of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan (2011-2018) Internship: Rotating Intern, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan (2017-2018) Post-graduate year training, Far Eastern Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan (2018-2019) Training: Resident in Division of Urology, Taipei City Hospital, Renai branch, Taipei, Taiwan (2019-2023) Visiting Staff, Taipei City Hospital, Renai branch, Taipei, Taiwan (2023~) Licensure: Name Number Year National Licensure of Physician 058372 2018 National Licensure of Taiwan Urologist 001297 2023 Bibliography A. Publications 1. Cheng W, Chiu YC, Fan YH, Chang CC, Kao KW. Efficacy of intravenous hydration during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in improving ureteral stone treatment success rate. Int J Urol. 2022 Jun;29(6):548-552. doi: 10.1111/iju.14836. 2. Kao KW, Cheng W, Wu CJ, Fan YH. Nocturia independently predicts left ventricular hypertrophy and left atrial enlargement among patients with cardiac symptoms. Sci Rep. 2022 Sep 1;12(1):14897. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-19190-9. 3. Kao KW, Cheng W, Chang YC. Chondroma of the urinary bladder: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 May 20;101(20):e29229. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000029229.

12th August 2025 - Asian Urology Residents' Courses (AURC)

Time	Session

14:50 17:00	Andrology Chih-Wei TsaoTaiwan Moderator An Indepth Discussion on Male Infertility Weida LauSingapore Speaker An Indepth Discussion on Male InfertilityIn this lecture, we will look at the urologist role in the diagnosis and management of male infertility. We will take an indepth look at the timing of male infertility consult and the assessment of patient focusing on risk factors and the diagnosis of important etiologies of male infertility. Next, we address the interpretation of basic semen analysis and other essential tests for male infertility. Lastly, without being too exhaustive, we learn to manage specific management scenarios including varicocele, obstructive azoospermia, medical management of male infertility, and the issue of sperm retrieval. Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy: Current Evidence and Applications in Erectile DysfunctionIn this lecture, we aim to understand the basic science behind the use of LiESWT for erectile dysfunction and summarize the evidence that supports the utility of LiESWT for ED. Next, the lecture will address the role of LiESWT in the present armamentarium for the management of ED, including selection of patients who will best benefit from the treatment. Lastly, the talk will touch on current trends in the use of shockwave treatment including the prevalence in the use of radial shockwaves that has gained popularity in some regions despite the lack of evidence for efficacy. A Practical Guide on Management for Sexual Dysfunction Yi-Kai ChangTaiwan Speaker A Practical Guide on Management for Sexual DysfunctionPlatelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: Current Evidence and Applications in Erectile Dysfunction Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Men's Health Guo-Wei KaoTaiwan Speaker Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Men's Health Case Presentation and Discussion Interactive Quiz Session TWTC - 2F Conference Room 5

Time

Session

14:50

17:00

Andrology

Chih-Wei TsaoTaiwan Moderator

An Indepth Discussion on Male Infertility

Weida LauSingapore Speaker An Indepth Discussion on Male InfertilityIn this lecture, we will look at the urologist role in the diagnosis and management of male infertility. We will take an indepth look at the timing of male infertility consult and the assessment of patient focusing on risk factors and the diagnosis of important etiologies of male infertility. Next, we address the interpretation of basic semen analysis and other essential tests for male infertility. Lastly, without being too exhaustive, we learn to manage specific management scenarios including varicocele, obstructive azoospermia, medical management of male infertility, and the issue of sperm retrieval. Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy: Current Evidence and Applications in Erectile DysfunctionIn this lecture, we aim to understand the basic science behind the use of LiESWT for erectile dysfunction and summarize the evidence that supports the utility of LiESWT for ED. Next, the lecture will address the role of LiESWT in the present armamentarium for the management of ED, including selection of patients who will best benefit from the treatment. Lastly, the talk will touch on current trends in the use of shockwave treatment including the prevalence in the use of radial shockwaves that has gained popularity in some regions despite the lack of evidence for efficacy.
A Practical Guide on Management for Sexual Dysfunction

Yi-Kai ChangTaiwan Speaker A Practical Guide on Management for Sexual DysfunctionPlatelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: Current Evidence and Applications in Erectile Dysfunction
Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Men's Health

Guo-Wei KaoTaiwan Speaker Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Men's Health
Case Presentation and Discussion
Interactive Quiz Session

TWTC - 2F Conference Room 5