Welcome to the GLAP Pro Online Curriculum. This program is designed to enhance surgeons’ laparoscopic skills and knowledge. It focuses on teaching the fundamental knowledge and laparoscopic techniques through a virtual platform, utilizing video-based modules and hands-on practice with a simulation box. Ultimately, participants can validate their proficiency through the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) certification.
Knowledge-Based Curriculum
Part 1: FLS Modules on SAGES.org
Begin the curriculum by reviewing the FLS modules available through the SAGES website. These modules are free to access by anyone with a SAGES account (also free to set up).
Access the FLS Modules at SAGES.org
Part 2: Supplemental Curriculum to the FLS Modules on glap.sages.org
After reviewing Part 1 FLS modules, please proceed to review the “Supplemental Curriculum to the FLS Modules” on this website (glap.sages.org). These additional videos provide in-depth review of each FLS Modules, with tips-and tricks for beginner laparoscopic surgeons and context-relevant information for surgeons from low-resource settings.
Supplemental curriculum to the FLS Modules
Basic Laparoscopic Knowledge Assessment Test
After reviewing all modules in Part 2, you will need to take the Basic Laparoscopy Knowledge Assessment Test before you can have access to Part 3 of the Curriculum.
Basic Laparoscopy Knowledge Assessment Test
Part 3: Procedure-Specific Modules
This portion of the curriculum includes videos for procedure-specific modules, including common laparoscopic general surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy), gynecological, and urological procedures. After achieving a passing grade of 80% from Part 2, you will have access to these videos.
Hands-on Skills
There are 5 manual skills tests associated with FLS. You must pass the manual skills test to obtain FLS certification. This section also includes other laparoscopic skills that may be helpful in your daily practice.
Instructions on FLS skills and other laparoscopic skills
Low-Cost Simulators and Materials
You can practice the FLS manual skills at home by making your own low-cost simulator from cardboard or plastic bins. A version of the FLS tasks can also be made using everyday material you can find in art craft and/or hardware stores.