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Fresh frozen cadavers: an under-utilized resource in laparoscopic colorectal training in the United Kingdom
G M Lloyd1, C Maxwell-Armstrong, A G Acheson
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham Universities NHS Trust, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. geraint_l@hotmail.com
Aim:
To describe the use of fresh frozen cadavers in laparoscopic colorectal training.
Method:
The cadavers are washed and frozen to -20°C within a week of procurement before being thawed at room temperature prior to use.
Results:
Fresh frozen cadavers provide perfect anatomy, normal tissue consistency and a realistic operative training experience.
Conclusion:
Fresh frozen cadavers have a number of clear advantages over other training models in laparoscopic colorectal surgery but are currently not widely used.
