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Practicing FLS techniques:

The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program is a SAGES-ACS jointly supported educational module and assessment tool designed to teach the fundamental knowledge, judgment and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. Learning and applying these fundamentals will help ensure a minimal standard of care for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. FLS also offers a proctored exam that gives surgical residents and fellows the opportunity to assess and document those skills.

FLS Tasks:

The Sorrell Clinical Simulation Lab at UNMC has Laparoscopic Trainers, which are portable devices designed to develop psychomotor skills and dexterity required during the performance of basic laparoscopic surgery. The units include a set of accessories used to simulate specific surgical techniques.

UNMC is a FLS testing center and has 2 FLS proctors - Rhonda Prewitt & Marlese Grant.

UNMC FLS Testing Dates: 

May 21, 2010

January 15, 2010