title: Contemporary management of renal trauma.
abstract: In the management of renal trauma, surgical exploration inevitably leads to nephrectomy in all but a few specialized centers. With current management options, the majority of hemodynamically stable patients with renal injuries can be successfully managed nonoperatively. Improved radiographic techniques and the development of a validated renal injury scoring system have led to improved staging of injury severity that is relatively easy to monitor. This article reviews a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate the care of patients with renal injury.
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Shoobridge
authors.forename: Niall M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Corcoran
authors.forename: Katherine A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koukounaras
authors.forename: Peter L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Royce
authors.forename: Matthew F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Bultitude