Overview

Endpoint Preclinical’s Cadaver Services deliver a comprehensive suite of ex vivo surgical simulations and device evaluations performed directly on your laboratory’s cadaver models. Our service is designed for precise surgical protocol refinement and detailed device testing, enabling our expert surgeons to perform a broad range of interventions with unmatched technical proficiency.

By generating reproducible data through hands-on ex vivo procedures, we support preclinical studies that inform subsequent in vivo validation.

Cadaver Surgical Services
  • Ex vivo simulations
  • Device feasibility
  • Protocol refinement
  • Preclinical validation
Cadaver Surgical Services
  • Ex vivo simulations
  • Device feasibility
  • Protocol refinement
  • Hands-on training
  • Preclinical validation

Service Highlights

Below is a selection of what we offer. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us—we can likely help.

  • Procedural Simulation & Feasibility Testing: Assessment of new device deployment and surgical techniques performed directly on cadaver models.

  • Technique Refinement & Protocol Optimization: Iterative development and standardization of surgical protocols, ensuring enhanced precision in complex interventions.

  • Device Evaluation: Detailed assessment of device performance—including positioning, deployment accuracy, and operational safety—through hands-on ex vivo procedures.

  • Surgical Training & Skill Development: On-site, practical training sessions designed to enhance surgical proficiency and support the integration of advanced techniques into your research protocols.

Meet our Cadaver Model Experts!

Vince Mendenhall

Vince Mendenhall, DVM, PhD

World-Renowned Surgeon in Cardiovascular, Neurosurgical, and Orthopedic Procedures. View Profile

Sam Gilbert, VMD

Sam Gilbert, VMD

Expert in Advanced Surgical Techniques, Regulatory Strategy, and Medical Device Development. View Profile

Dale Groth, BS, SRS

Dale Groth, BS, SRS

Expert in Cardiac, Neurovascular & Vascular Surgery, Advanced Interventional Techniques and Disease Model Development. View Profile

Mark Urtz

Mark Urtz, BS

Expert in Interventional Procedures, Study Design, and Medical Device Testing. View Profile

Eric Adams

Eric Adams, MS, SRS

Expert in Neurosurgical Interventions, Preclinical Research, and Targeted Drug Delivery. View Profile

Christina Gross

Christina Gross, BA, SRS

Expert in Surgical & Interventional Techniques, Cardiovascular, Transplant, and Reconstructive Procedures. View Profile

Why Endpoint?

Endpoint Preclinical maximizes learning opportunities from ex vivo models by delivering precise simulations that streamline your transition to live-animal research. Our surgeons work side by side with your team to tweak device designs, refine protocols, and build confidence in new techniques—long before risking more expensive and complex in vivo studies. By consolidating training, technique iteration, and device validation, we provide clear, reproducible data that paves the way for successful outcomes down the line.

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