A cost-effective cadaveric model for plastic surgery simulation

Ng, Nigel Yong Boon; Loh, Charles Yuen Yung; Athanassopoulos, Thanassi

doi:10.4103/0970-0358.182234

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“…The main advantage of Genelyn over modified Theil technique is that it is a simple embalming technique as we need not acquire and assemble different ingredients and is cheaper. It is cost effective 7 especially for teaching institutions where cadavers are available by donation, or from unclaimed bodies in the forensic department. We observed minimal differences in color of the tissues from cadaver to cadaver that we thought might be due to the nature of the cadaver and timing of embalming from the event of death.…”

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Simulation of Reconstructive Microsurgery in Soft Embalmed Cadavers: A Teaching Module for Plastic Surgery Residents

Manikumari

Jaggavarapu

Subha

et al. 2022

Indian J Plast Surg

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Background Cadaveric dissection courses—comprising flap harvesting techniques, vessel dissections, flap transfers to the defect, and microvascular anastomosis—would help residents gain confidence and master these difficult major reconstructive microsurgery procedures. Formalin embalmed bodies lack natural softness and many other features of a live body. Many soft embalming techniques have evolved to mimic live tissue and Theil technique is the most popular one among them. We explored alternate soft embalming options and started using Genelyn. Materials and Methods Over a span of 2 years (2019–2021), we have conducted three flap dissection workshops using soft-embalmed cadavers. Six soft-embalmed and two formalin-embalmed cadavers were used. Total number of participants was 80. Results Feedback of experience from the third course participants in the form of grades (1–5) for different criteria was obtained and evaluated. Confidence in the dissection of the various flaps and microsurgery is noticeable in all the participants. Conclusion Based on our experience, we propose that flap dissection and microsurgery training on soft-embalmed cadavers be included as a teaching module in the plastic surgery postgraduate curriculum.

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Simulation of Reconstructive Microsurgery in Soft Embalmed Cadavers: A Teaching Module for Plastic Surgery Residents

Manikumari

Jaggavarapu

Subha

et al. 2022

Indian J Plast Surg

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“…Ng et al ., in a pilot study comparing raising of the microvascular flap in formalin-embalmed cadaver and Genelyn ® cadaver, reported that the ease of identification of different tissues and the colour and lifelike pliability of organs were superior with Genelyn ® -embalmed cadavers. [ 18 ] However, some studies reported Genelyn ® as a hard fixative producing pale-coloured tissues with rigid consistency, resulting in difficult identification of surgical planes. [ 9 19 20 21 ] Balta et al .…”

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Advanced training in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedures using Genelyn®-embalmed human cadavers

Rajasekhar

Kumar

Veeramani

et al. 2021

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

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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.

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“…They also postulated that immersion of embalmed cadavers was not required; instead, they could be stored at 4 °C and cadavers could be reused for about 6-8 months without moulds (14). In another pilot study assessing the lifting of the microvascular flap using Genelyn embalmed cadaver and formalin embalmed cadaver, it was found that cadavers embalmed with Genelyn provided better tissue identification, colour, and lifelike pliability of organs (15). Genelyn method has the advantages that it requires no expensive investments in new infrastructure and results are obtained more quickly because it is not necessary to keep cadavers submerged for extended periods of time.…”

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Innovative Cadaver Preservation Techniques: a Systematic Review

Kaliappan

Motwani

Gupta

et al. 2023

Maedica

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Cadaveric dissection is a unique and unrivalled educational tool that allows students in medicine and associated life sciences to explore spatial three-dimensional anatomy, principles of structure and related function, and anatomical variations, including pathological alterations. Human tissue dissection enables researchers to comprehend the variety that exists in life that cannot be appreciated through the literature or artificial specimens. Using cadavers is the best way to simulate surgical and anatomical teaching. A cadaver has been shown to imitate surgical and anatomical training better than any other existing method. By the use of soft embalming approaches, cadavers have become more realistic and training-friendly. The main aim of this review is to describe various innovative and recent cadaver preservation techniques in detail, which can help anatomists to modify the techniques in their institute for gross anatomy teaching and surgical training or workshops to get a lifelike cadaver.

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A cost-effective cadaveric model for plastic surgery simulation

Cited by 4 publications

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Simulation of Reconstructive Microsurgery in Soft Embalmed Cadavers: A Teaching Module for Plastic Surgery Residents

Simulation of Reconstructive Microsurgery in Soft Embalmed Cadavers: A Teaching Module for Plastic Surgery Residents

Advanced training in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedures using Genelyn®-embalmed human cadavers

Innovative Cadaver Preservation Techniques: a Systematic Review

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