What does FLS mean in SURGICAL

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery where small incisions are made in the abdomen and special medical instruments are inserted that allow the doctor to see inside the body. The doctor can then perform surgical procedures using specially designed tools made for this type of surgery.

There are many advantages to performing laparoscopic surgery over traditional open surgery. These include less trauma to the patient, shorter hospital stays, reduced risk of infection, lower risk of complications, smaller scars and minimal blood loss.

Yes, FLS is a certification program developed by The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). It focuses on teaching basic fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform safe and effective laparoscopic procedures.

Topics covered in Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery include anatomy, instrumentation, hand-eye coordination skills, wound closure techniques, tissue dissection methods and energy devices such as lasers or other forms of cutting/coagulating energy systems available for laparoscopy. Additionally, clinical cases are incorporated into the training program so that participants can practice their new skills in an authentic setting.

Becoming FLS certified typically takes between 8-10 hours if you have prior experience with endoscopy or laparoscopy experience. However novices can usually complete certification within 18-20 hours when taking into account both theory instruction as well as practical training sessions.