The University of Manchester is investing £3 m in fully refurbishing the cadaveric anatomy facility within its Stopford Building, to create what it says will be the UK’s most modern anatomy teaching laboratory.
The project includes the provision of dedicated space for surgical skills training courses, comprising a classroom, changing room, and teaching laboratory. The latter will feature Karl Storz’s new integrated OR1 NEO operating theatre, complete with endoscopic workstations, and a fully integrated audiovisual solution. Dr Simon Merrywest, from the University says: “We are delighted to be working with Karl Storz on this new training facility. Our aim has always been to create an environment that closely resembles that of a modern operating theatre. This will be a unique facility in the North-West, and creates a superb opportunity to realise a step-change in access to surgical training across the region.” Karl Storz has supported various courses in the faculty over the last four years, and was chosen for the project primarily because it could supply all the required equipment, and ensure seamless integration of all products.
