Background Surgeons are increasingly being scrutinized for their performance and there is
growing interest in objective assessment of technical skills. The purpose of this study was to …

A key aspect of the practice of anaesthesia is the ability to perform practical procedures
efficiently and safely. Decreased working hours during training, an increasing focus on …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess whether training to proficiency with
the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) simulator would result in improved …

Virtual reality trainers are educational tools with great potential for laparoscopic surgery.
They can provide basic skills training in a controlled environment and free of risks for …

Currently, no optimal curriculum exists for the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
manual skills training program. The objective was to create a proficiency-based training …

Background The fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery (FLS) program has been extensively
validated for use as a high-stakes examination for certification purposes, but optimal …

The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program was developed by surgeons,
educators, and administrators, under the leadership of the Society of American …

Abstract Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) is a program of SAGES and the
American College of Surgeons designed to teach and evaluate the knowledge, judgment …

Abstract Background The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program uses five
simulation stations (peg transfer, precision cutting, loop ligation, and suturing with …

Simulation is a practical and safe approach to the acquisition and maintenance of task-
oriented and behavioral skills across the spectrum of medical specialties, including …