A new embalming method offers superior realism for laparoscopic surgery training.

• Residents and experts rated laparoscopic procedures positively, especially TEP, with scores of “good” to “very good.”
• Novices rated lifelike tissue manipulation significantly higher than experts (p < 0.001).

This model may improve surgical education, leading to better outcomes for patients.

• Tissue quality and color also rated highly (p = 0.014 and p = 0.046).