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Mumbai Hospital to Launch Cadaver-Based Bioskills Lab
5 Nov
Summary
- KEM Hospital is establishing a bioskills lab for advanced surgical training.
- The lab will utilize fresh frozen cadavers for realistic surgical practice.
- It is part of a new virtual autopsy center, the first in the state.
Mumbai's KEM Hospital is set to launch a bioskills laboratory, offering advanced training opportunities for medical professionals. This facility will allow doctors, paramedics, and nursing staff to hone their skills through practical experience on cadavers, covering a wide range of procedures like knee replacements and robotic surgeries.
The bioskills lab is a key component of the hospital's new virtual autopsy center, a pioneering initiative in the state. Unlike traditional labs using embalmed cadavers, KEM's wet lab will feature fresh frozen cadavers for more realistic training, addressing a gap in current medical education.
This ₹17-crore project, housed in a new five-storey building, also includes enhanced post-mortem facilities. The hospital is considering a Public-Private Partnership model for the bioskills lab, aiming for a sustainable operational framework and potentially allowing private sector recommendations for training.
This development aims to reduce the need for Indian doctors to travel abroad for specialized training. The virtual autopsy lab will also serve as a repository for evidence and research data, utilizing 3D scans for training programs.
