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SynthesisAnatomical science international2026

A systematic review of the use of human body donor models for postgraduate laparoscopic surgical training.

Sedat Alp Pinar, Joseph J Morrow, Chia Yew Kong

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Synthesis in Anatomical science international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sedat Alp PinarAcademic Unit of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK. alppinar@outlook.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-9119-9080
Joseph J MorrowAcademic Unit of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK.
Chia Yew KongAcademic Unit of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

While laparoscopy has become the gold standard for many abdominal surgical procedures, it has a steeper learning curve compared to an open surgical approach. Body donor (cadaveric) models (BDM) present a high-fidelity model for laparoscopic surgical training. There are a variety of models available from fresh-frozen models to soft-embalmed models using multiple proprietary preparation solutions. There remains uncertainty surrounding the models' relative strengths and weaknesses. This study aims to evaluate the different body donor models used in postgraduate laparoscopic surgical training. A systematic search was conducted across Medline, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Cochrane to identify articles relevant to postgraduate laparoscopic training using HBD following the PRISMA guidelines. A narrative review themed on HBD feasibility, validity, and educational utility in laparoscopic surgical training. PROSPERO Registration: NIHR CRD42023437230. Fifty-five studies were included. BDM in general were perceived as authentic and of high educational value. Soft embalmed models (e.g., Thiel

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Education, Medical, GraduateLaparoscopyModels, AnatomicSimulation TrainingCadaverEmbalmingHumansTissue DonorsCadaverEducationLaparoscopyMinimally invasive surgical proceduresSystematic review

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PMID40676370
PMCPMC13179167

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