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Surgical Skills lab

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Surgical Skills Lab


Multi Stations 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. 

ASSERT Centre

ASSERT Centre, Brookfield Health Science Complex, University College Cork, College Rd, Cork City , EIRCODE: T12 AK54

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