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A study conducted by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences examined the abilities of urologists and gynecologists to provide trauma care. Participants underwent rigorous trauma training and were assessed on their knowledge and surgical abilities. The study found that while urologists and gynecologists showed promise in providing care for stable patients with traumatic injuries to the abdomen, pelvis, or retroperitoneum, they were best suited as highly skilled assisting surgeons to trauma specialists rather than solo resuscitative surgical care providers. The research suggests that these specialists could serve as "force multipliers" in mass casualty trauma care. [Extracted from the article] |
