Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of transvaginal mesh structured training on the operation of flesh cadaver specimens. Methods Nine trainees participated in the structured training, they were postgraduates majoring in urogynecology or advanced training doctors in Peking Union Medical College. The courses included theoretical teaching,operation demonstration and fresh cadaveric specimens teaching, and practice operation procedure on the specimens by themselves. The special questionnaire survey was carried out on all the trainees at the end of the training. The self-evaluation indexes before and after the training was compared. Results The theoretical level and operation ability of the trainees after training were significantly improved, and their confidence in surgical anatomy, surgical procedures and complications management was also significantly improved(P＜0.05). Conclusions It is pragmatically feasible and effective to provide structured training based on cadaver specimens for transvaginal mesh surgery.

Key words: pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, transvaginal mesh, structured training, fresh cadaver specimens