Rishi Rattan

Eva Rechuga, a PGY4 general surgery resident, joins experts Yuri Niman, a trauma surgeon, and Rishi Rattan, a trauma attending, to tackle the complexities of renal trauma. They discuss key decision-making points, like when to take a patient to surgery versus adopting a non-operative approach. Emphasis is placed on the importance of hemodynamic stability and when to involve interventional radiology for drainage. They also debate the management of penetrating zone II injuries, offering valuable insights for trauma care.