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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.

Laparoscopic Trainers, which are portable devices designed to develop psychomotor skills and dexterity required during the performance of basic laparoscopic surgery, are available for practice during scheduled times. The units include a set of accessories used to simulate specific surgical techniques.

Test takers must register on-line for the FLS certification test.                 Registration instructions        FLS task descriptions

The UNMC Sorrell Clinical Simulation Lab is an FLS testing site.

Testing Dates 2011/2012

September 14, 2011; December 7, 2011;

March 14, 2012; June 13, 2012.

 For the FLS practice schedule or testing information, please contact Rhonda Prewitt, 402- 559-7733  - rprewitt@unmc.edu, or Patti Carstens,  402-559-9146 or email pcarstens@unmc.edu