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.