The Use of Lightly Embalmed (Fresh Tissue) Cadavers for Resident Laparoscopic Training. Levine RL et al. 2006;13(5):451-456 • To estimate if their training program significantly and relatively rapidly taught laparoscopic surgical skills, the authors assessed PGY 2 and PGY 3 obstetric/gynecology residents using an LTS2000 physical reality simulator before and after training on a lightly embalmed cadaver. The authors describe their program and address the often noted drawbacks of using cadavers. Levine RL et al concluded that their training program appeared to improve laparoscopic surgical technique.
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