The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery TM (FLS) program is comprised of two components: education and assessment. The comprehensive web-based education module includes 13 chapters …

FLS Test Centers For a map of current FLS Test Centers please scroll to the bottom of this page. USA – Western Region University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Oregon Health and Science …

FLS establishes a standard set of didactic information and manual skills serving as a basic curriculum to guide surgical residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons in the performance of basic laparoscopic …

Testing Information The FLS assessment component is a two-part, proctored exam that tests cognitive knowledge and manual skills. The written component evaluates cognitive knowledge and is a timed, …

The FLS didactics have moved and are now available to everyone, free-of-charge, at www.sages.org/owls and cover the material listed below. Module 0: Introduction

Where can I take the FLS exam? You can take the exam at an FLS Test Center, remotely from your own institution, or at a special testing event such as the SAGES Annual Meeting.

Guide: How to Purchase FLS Products Fundamentals Voucher Extension Form How to Schedule, Reschedule or Cancel a Test Appointment Retest Policy Fundamentals Exam Score Review …

The FLS Laparoscopic Trainer System is a device for surgical residents and practicing surgeons that facilitates the development of psychomotor skills and dexterity required during the performance of …

Step 2: Practice and Study for the FLS Exam Now it’s time to practice and study for both the FLS manual skills and the FLS written components of the FLS assessment:

Preparing for and passing the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery (FLS) exam improves general surgery resident operative performance and autonomy. Surg Endosc. 2023 Aug;37 (8):6438-6444.