Université de Fribourg

Laparoscopic training on Thiel human cadavers: A model to teach advanced laparoscopic procedures

Frésard, Isabelle ; Häfliger, André ; Bergmann, Mathias ; Krähenbühl, Lukas

In: Surgical Endoscopy, 2008, vol. 22, no. 4, p. 901-906

Background: Nowadays, the laparoscopic approach represents the gold standard for a wide range of various basic and advanced procedures. To reduce the learning curve in advanced laparoscopic surgery, the search for new teaching tools is of utmost importance. Our experiences with a new teaching tool to train advanced laparoscopic procedures are reported. Methods: Hands-on training courses in...