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, multiple-choice exam administered via computer. It is designed to test the understanding and application of the basic fundamentals of laparoscopy with emphasis on clinical judgment or intraoperative decision-making.
The manual skills component evaluates skills based on the efficiency (speed) and precision (accuracy) of the surgeons’ maneuvers using the FLS Laparoscopic Trainer Box. The test consists of five non-procedure specific simulation exercises, incorporating most of the psychomotor skills necessary for basic laparoscopic surgery.