title: Thiel embalming method for cadaver preservation: a review of new training model for urologic skills training.
abstract: The use of endourology training models is on the rise. Surgical practice is moving toward a more minimally invasive approach and deficits in surgical exposure by enforcement of the European Working Time Directive call for simulation models to be anatomically sound. Thiel-embalmed cadavers have been found to demonstrate efficacy in tissue quality, elasticity, and handling in addition to playing a role in teaching and training. This review summarizes the current status of the Thiel method and its role in urologic skills training.
authors.affiliation: Academic Section of Urology, Division of Imaging and Technology, Medical Research Institute, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Electronic address: samuel.healy@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Samuel E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Healy
authors.affiliation: Academic Section of Urology, Division of Imaging and Technology, Medical Research Institute, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Bhavan Prasad
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Chandra Shekhar
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Biyani
authors.affiliation: Medical Sciences Institute, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Roos
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eisma
authors.affiliation: Medical Sciences Institute, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Roger W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Soames
authors.affiliation: Academic Section of Urology, Division of Imaging and Technology, Medical Research Institute, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ghulam
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nabi
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D004615:Embalming / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D014572:Urology / Q000193:education*