PENETRATING TRAUMA SPECIAL O.P.S.

What if trauma surgery had its own Netflix?

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Demo Case: Anterior and Posterior Thoracic Views with Wound Localization

Right Thoracic Wound with Pulmonary Hilum Injury

A young patient presents with penetrating trauma to the right hemithorax and hemodynamic instability. Determine the initial approach, clamping strategy, and optimal timing for hilum clamp removal.

Right Thorax Pulmonary Hilum 3 Decisions 30–45 min Level: Students–Surgeons
  • Compare your reasoning with that of experts at 3 critical junctures.
  • Concise format: 30–45 minutes per case.
  • Designed for all levels: from students to experienced surgeons.
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AUTHORS

Two pioneers who have transformed trauma surgery.

Dr. Carlos A. Ordoñez

Dr. Carlos A. Ordoñez

Trauma Surgeon · Educator · International Researcher

Head of Trauma – FVL Full Professor: Univ. del Valle · Icesi 250+ publications Damage Control Penetrating Trauma Abdominal Sepsis Academy of Master Surgeon Educators (ACS) “Dr. Rao Ivatury” Award – PTS

With over 35 years combining high-complexity practice, applied research, and teaching. He has championed guidelines and protocols with direct impact at the point of care.

Dr. Rao R. Ivatury

Dr. Rao R. Ivatury

Global authority in trauma surgery and mentor to generations

Professor Emeritus – VCU Pioneer of DCS (Damage Control Surgery) 350+ publications · 40 chapters SCA/HIA · Open Abdomen AAST · PTS · Academy of Master Surgeon Educators PTS Award bearing his name International Editorial Leadership Mentor to Generations

Architect of contemporary trauma surgery. His legacy defined global standards and cultivated leaders with ethics and rigor. A pioneer in damage control surgery.

Distinguished career recognized by leading institutions

Practical trauma experience, validated by universities, hospitals, and scientific societies.

Fundación Valle del Lili AAST Panamerican Trauma Society VCU Universidad Icesi American College of Surgeons Universidad del Valle Colombian Society of Surgery Academy of Master Surgeon Educators (MAMSE)

Penetrating Trauma: Special O.P.S. integrates real-world clinical experience, high-impact science, and a pedagogy focused on decision-making under pressure.

Medical literature is expanding. Your time is not.

Physicians and surgeons—from students to fellows—face an information overload. They require dynamic, accessible, and stimulating tools, tailored to their reality.

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Surgeon Confronted with Clinical Data – Information Overload
Clinical Interface for Real-time Strategy Comparison

Interactive Decisions. You don't read: you decide.

Compare real-time conventional, innovative, historical, and evidence-based strategies.

Instantly observe the impact of each choice. Objective: cultivate superior clinical judgment by understanding the context, evolution, and future of each decision.

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Real Cases. Training Under Pressure.

We present scenarios derived from actual complex surgical cases.

This methodology prepares you to confront the authentic challenges of the operating theater and reinforce your critical judgment under pressure, through situations not typically found in textbooks.

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Surgeon Silhouette and Cardiac Schema — Pressure Training

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