We’re talking about practice: examining the shifting role of FLS in surgical education
Simulated laparoscopic practice decreases after completion of FLS, and the majority of residents only engage in practice using FLS skills. FLS has become the main driver of independent laparoscopic practice for many residents. An emphasis on self-directed learning and expanded laparoscopic skills taught in simulation could increase time spent practicing and more easily transfer skills to the operating room.
Authors
- Zachary A. Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8727-6197)
- Christopher K. Dyke
- Gabrielle M. Falco
- Stephen Ranney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7393-2744)
- Alex Dunaway
- William Sweeney
Institutions
- Brooke Army Medical Center (US)
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (US)
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (US)
- Joint Base San Antonio (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-12414-9
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00