Surgical Skills lab
Surgical Skills Lab (SSL) at ASSERT
The Surgical Skills Lab at ASSERT is Ireland’s only fresh-frozen human cadaveric surgical training facility — a premium resource for postgraduate education, CPD, and surgical innovation. Our state-of-the-art lab supports hands-on, high-fidelity training across a wide range of surgical specialties in a fully equipped, theatre-standard environment.
What We Offer:
- Ireland’s Only Fresh-Frozen Cadaver Lab: Realistic surgical experience using fresh-frozen donor human tissue for open dissection and reconstructive procedures.
- Multi-Modal Training Options: Ex vivo animal tissue and high-quality synthetic models available to complement cadaveric training or for early-stage skills development.
- Broad Specialty Coverage: Including Plastics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, ENT, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Interventional Radiology.
- Six Fully Equipped Surgical Stations: Each with integrated AV and IT systems for live broadcast, recording, and remote learning.
- Full Spectrum of Training: From novice to consultant level, supporting general, endoscopic, laparoscopic, and arthroscopic techniques.
- Imaging Support: On-site C-Arm (Ziehm Vision RFD Mobile Fluoroscopy and additional imaging modalities available.
- Innovation & Product Testing: A trusted environment for the development and evaluation of surgical devices, implants, and techniques.
Course Collaboration & Development:
We work in close partnership with surgical faculty, professional bodies, and industry partners to deliver high-impact training. Whether you have a predesigned course ready to run or are seeking to develop a bespoke programme, our team will collaborate with you to tailor every element — from curriculum design and specimen preparation to technical support and logistics — to meet your specific training objectives.
ASSERT’s SSL provides an unparalleled opportunity to refine surgical skills, drive innovation, and promote excellence in patient care, right here in Ireland.