Kenji Inaba

Kenji Inaba is a Professor of Surgery (Clinical Scholar) at the University of Southern California, serving as Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. He directs the General Surgery Program and maintains an active clinical practice focused on trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency surgical interventions.

His research centers on optimizing trauma and acute care surgery outcomes, with specific interests in resuscitative techniques, vascular injury repair, and evidence-based algorithms for emergency conditions. His work integrates clinical practice with data-driven protocols to enhance patient survival and recovery in high-acuity settings.

Recent publications demonstrate a focus on advancing trauma system efficiency, including studies on ultramassive transfusion protocols, management of wartime vascular injuries, and standardized algorithms for conditions like acute diverticulitis and adhesive bowel obstructions. These contributions reflect a commitment to translational research that bridges surgical innovation with real-world clinical applications.