Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 16, 2025
Step By Step: Microsurgical training method combining two nonliving animal models
Published on: May 9, 2015
Advanced training in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedures using Genelyn®-embalmed human cadavers: A
S S S N Rajasekhar1, V Dinesh Kumar1, V Raveendranath1
1Department of Anatomy, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
Background:
Human cadaver is ideal for learning and acquiring new surgical skills. While cadavers preserved using Thiel's embalming method are commonly used for training in laparoscopic surgery, it is a cumbersome technique. We report our experience of using Genelyn®-embalmed cadavers for training in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal procedures.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional satisfaction survey corresponding to level 1 of the Kirkpatrick model for training evaluation was performed among 19 participants of advanced laparoscopy surgical skills training workshop, in December 2019, using Genelyn®-embalmed cadavers. Visual, haptic and tactile characteristics of the organs and tissues were assessed along with overall satisfaction of the workshop using Likert scale.
Results:
Five Genelyn®-embalmed cadavers were used for the workshop. All the 19 participants perceived that the cadavers were odourless and allowed adequate insufflation for laparoscopic procedures. Most of the participants(n=16, 84%) agreed that the appearance and tactile fidelity of the solid organs, luminal structures and tissues in Genelyn®-embalmed cadavers were similar to that of a live patient. There was a strong agreement among participants that the workshop will help improve the laparoscopic skills(median Likert score-4).
Conclusion:
The participants of the surgical skill training workshop felt that the Genelyn®-embalmed cadavers were ideal for use in practicing advanced laparoscopic procedures.
