FALS Guidelines (Except Proctology)
FALS Guidelines
(Fellowship of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery)
About FALS Fellowship Course
- This course is to train senior or advanced laparoscopic surgeons and to keep the members abreast with recent advancements in advanced laparoscopic procedures. FALS courses are organized in various sub- specialties such as hernia, bariatric surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery and oncology, HPB and robotic surgery except FALS Proctology.
- Those who are not members may apply for membership online. See the website www.iages.in for more details
- Members of collaborating associations who have signed MOU with IAGES are also eligible. They are expected to get their application endorsed by the respective collaborating association prior to joining the course.
- FALS courses can be taken under following subspecialty
- Upper GI
- Colo-rectal
- Oncology
- Hernia
- Bariatric surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- HPB
- Non-Examination category
- Surgeons who have been doing laparoscopic surgery in the chosen field for 10 or more years are eligible for Non-Examination Category.
- Candidates should have performed more than 100 laparoscopic surgeries in the chosen subspecialty and need to submit a logbook to substantiate the claim.
- All the candidates will be interviewed by the IAGES board for final assessment before the award of fellowship
- Examination Category
- All surgeons with a minimum of three years experience Post MS /DNB in General Surgery.
- The applicant should have performed over 25 laparoscopic procedures in the chosen specialty either jointly or independently.
- All the candidates would appear for MCQ assessment and Viva by the IAGES FALS board for final assessment during the forthcoming annual national conference before awarding the fellowship
- FALS course is also open to Non-members and all surgical postgraduates and interested surgeons across the globe, under the non-Fellowship category wherein they are eligible to take this course and receive the Certificate of completion of FALS course.
- They could register and participate in the annual national conference as Postgraduates or Non-member category
- Age/Sex/Surgery/Role/Post-op course/Complication/Remarks
- Role – Assisted/undersupervision/Independent (as drop down)
- Post-op course – Uneventful / Eventful (as drop down)
- Complications – Infection, Bleeding, Leak, Stricture, Obstruction, Others (type if others) as drop down
FALS UPPER GI FELLOWSHIP COURSE MODULES
| S.no | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Surgical anatomy of GE Junction & Esophagus – An MIS Perspective |
| 2 | The Functional assessment of the esophagus |
| 3 | Antireflux Surgery for GERD |
| 4 | Surgical Management of Achalasia Cardia |
| 5 | MIS for Paraesophageal Hernia |
| 6 | Revision Surgery following Hellers Myotomy |
| 7 | Approach to Boerhaave Syndrome |
| 8 | MIS for Benign Tracheooesophageal fistula &Esophageal Diverticula |
| 9 | Role of Endoscopy and Endotherapy for Benign Esophageal Dissorders – Achalasia & GERD |
| 10 | MIS for Benign Esophageal Tumour |
| 11 | Perioperative Complications and Management During Functional esophageal Surgery |
| 12 | Current Status on role of revision Surgery Following Fundoplication |
| 13 | Transthoracic Esophagectomy: Step by Step |
| 14 | Robotic Esophagectomy: How do I Perform? |
| 15 | The Role of Transhiatal Esophagectomy in 2020 |
| 16 | Enteral Feeding PEG, MIS Options |
| 17 | Stents in Foregut Disorders |
| 18 | Perioperative Complications and Management during Malignant Oesophageal Surgery |
| 19 | Endo Laparoscopic Resections – GIST |
| 20 | Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Truncal Vagotomy +GJ, HSV) |
| 21 | MIS For Benign Perforations in Stomach and Duodenum |
| 22 | Gastric Volvulus |
| 23 | MIS Total D2 Gastrectomy |
| 24 | Robotic D2 Gastrectomy |
| 25 | Complicationsfollowing Gastric Surgeries |
| 26 | Diaphragmatic Hernia |
| 27 | MIS for Duodenal NET +. MIS for Duodenal cancer |
| 28 | Panel Discussion on video demonstrations of Bariatric surgery |
| 29 | Panel Discussion on complications of Bariatric surgery |
| 30 | Current management of Portal Hypertension |
| FALS Colo Rectal Fellowship Course Modules | |
| S.No | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Colorectal Anatomy |
| 2 | Role of Colonoscopy for Surgeons |
| 3 | Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Colorectal Surgery |
| 4 | Pathology Specimen and Role of Pathologist in Colorectal Cancer and its Impact on Outcome |
| 5 | Bowel preparation for colorectal surgery and antibiotic prophylaxisReview of literature |
| 6 | Evidence based management of Haemorrhoids and Evaluation of ODS |
| 7 | VAAFT |
| 8 | Laparoscopic management of complete rectal prolapse |
| 9 | Surgical management of Diverticulitis |
| 10 | Acute Left sided colonic obstruction : Management options |
| 11 | Newer Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches for Abdominal Tuberculosis |
| 12 | Prevention and Management of para-stomal hernias |
| 13 | Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy technique |
| 14 | Conventional Versus Minimally Invasive Hartmann Takedown: A Metaanalysis of the Literature. |
| 15 | Role of ICG in assessing LN, Mets and to assess bowel perfusion / anastomosis |
| 16 | Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy techniques- one step at a time – IMV, Splenic flexure and IMA |
| 17 | Lap AR: The Learning Curve! |
| 18 | Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection |
| 19 | Laparoscopic colorectal anastomotic options – Intracorporeal / Extracorporeal / Hand sewn / Side to side/ End to side stapling technique and extraction.? |
| 20 | Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) |
| 21 | Roboticsin Colorectal Surgery |
| 22 | How to make an idealstoma and management of stoma |
| 23 | Colonic polyposis syndrome – screening and surgical management |
| 24 | Functional outcomes of sphincter preserving surgeries |
| 25 | Open, Lap, Robotic for Rectal Cancer – Does approach matter? |
| 26 | Imaging in colorectal disease : Anatomy , MRI Assessment for Rectal Cancer – Pre / post NACRT treatment. |
| 27 | Colonic Perforation and Anastomotic Leak |
| 28 | Surgery for ulcerative colitis: Who and when to take the call? How I do it ? Video: Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA |
| 29 | Short vs Long Course RT- Is there still a debate? |
| 30 | Surgeons role in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer & Different options in the treatment of Liver Metastases |
| FALS Oncology Fellowship Course Modules | |
| S.No | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Applied anatomy for thoracic and Lap upper GI Surgery |
| 2 | Case Selection : Who is the Operable Patient |
| 3 | OT Set Up Anesthesia & Port Position in Thoracoscopic Oesophagectomy |
| 4 | Transthoraciac Esophagectomy – Master Video |
| 5 | Other Approaches : Transhiatal Three Field and IVOR Lewis |
| 6 | Complications of Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy> Prevention & Management |
| 7 | Ca Stomach: Case Selection : Who is the Operable Patient |
| 8 | Laparoscopic D2 Gastrectomy – Master Video |
| 9 | Pallitative Procedures in Cancer Stomach |
| 10 | Colorectal Anatomy for the Laparoscopic Surgeon |
| 11 | Evaluation & Case Selection of the Patient for Lap CRC Surgery |
| 12 | Laparoscopic RT Hemicolectomy With CME and CVL : Master Video |
| 13 | Lap APR |
| 14 | Laparoscopic Anterior Resection : Master Video |
| 15 | Special Situations – Colorectal Oncology |
| 16 | Complications of Colorectal Onco Surgery |
| 17 | Is the Time Ripe for MAS Liver Surgery? |
| 18 | Lap Radical Cholecystectomy With Clearance |
| 19 | MAS in Cancer Pancreas- Current Controversies |
| 20 | Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy – Mastervideo Combine With Spleen Preserving |
| 21 | Laparoscopic Whipple Surgery – Mastervideo |
| 22 | Robotic Surgery for Upper GI Cancers |
| 23 | Robotic ISR |
| 24 | Tamis and Tatme Time to Take Notes Again? |
| 25 | Neoadjuvant Therapy – Boon or Bane for the Surgeon? |
| 26 | NACT in HPB |
| 27 | Hipec in GI Onco |
| 28 | Endoscopy in GI Onco More Than Just Diagnosis! ( ESR EMR Stent ) |
| 29 | Interesting Case Capsules in Oncology |
FALS Hernia Fellowship Course Modules
| S.No | Topics |
|---|---|
| Inguinal Hernia & Diaphragmatic Hernia | |
| 1 | History & Evolution of Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery |
| 2 | Endoscopic Anatomy of Inguinal Region |
| 3 | Mesh/Fixators/Sutures & Sealants for Hernia Repair |
| 4 | Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair- What does the evidence say? |
| 5 | Role of Robotics in Hernia Surgery |
| 6 | Difficult Groin Hernias- Giant, Recurrent, Incarcerated |
| 7 | Complications of Lap Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Except Recurrence) |
| 8 | Chronic Groin Pain – Is It A Myth or Reality? How to Tackle? |
| 9 | Recurrence After Lap Inguinal Hernia- Factors & Solutions |
| 10 | Laparoscopic Management of diaphragmatic – Hernias |
| 11 | Laparoscopic Management of Hiatal Hernia |
| 12 | Laparoscopy in Emergency Hernia Surgery |
| 13 | TAPP- Elucidating the techniques & Key to Success |
| 14 | TEP- Elucidating the techniques & Key to Success |
| 15 | eTEP for Groin hernia |
| Ventral Incisional Hernia | 16 | Surgical Anatomy of Abdominal wall |
| 17 | Abdominal Incision Closure and preventing hernias |
| 18 | Well prepared is half done- Imaging in Hernias |
| 19 | Pneumoperitoneum, Botox |
| 20 | Complications of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair |
| 21 | e-TEP- RS + TAR |
| 22 | TARM |
| 23 | SCOM, SCOLA, eMILOS |
| 24 | Suprapubic, Epigastric & Sub Costal Hernia Repairs – Problems & solutions |
| 25 | Parastomal Hernia Repair – Tips & Tricks |
| 26 | Lumbar Hernias and denervation bulges |
| 27 | Ventral Hernia Algorithm – Which Procedureis the best in this Patient? |
| 28 | Hernia repair in the morbidly obese |
| 29 | Complex Hernias – Complex Solutions? |
| 30 | Lap. Ventral Hernia Repair (IPOM, IPOM Plus) |
| 31 | Anterior Component Separation – Open & Laparoscopic |
| 32 | Posterior Component Separation. Tips & Tricks |
| Fals Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Course Modules | |
| 1 | Biliary and vascular surgical anatomy |
| 2 | Cross-sectional Imaging in Common HPB diseases |
| 3 | Energy sources in HPB surgery |
| 4 | Role of Interventional Radiology in HPB diseases |
| 5 | Diagnostic / Therapeutic EUS in HPB diseases |
| 6 | Robotics in HPB surgery |
| 7 | Gallbladder |
| 8 | Management of Asymptomatic cholelithiasis |
| 9 | Safe Laparoscopic cholecystectomy – step by step |
| 10 | Difficult cholecystectomy – tips and tricks |
| 11 | Cholecystectomy in chronic liver disease |
| 12 | Mirizzi’s syndrome – how I deal with it? |
| 13 | Current trends in the management of carcinoma of gallbladder |
| 14 | Pan difficult – Unexpected scenarios in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
| 15 | Bile duct |
| 16 | Bile Duct Injuries – Classification, Grading and Clinical implications |
| 17 | Laparoscopic CBD exploration |
| 18 | Laparoscopic Choledochal cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy |
| 19 | Role of Immunofluorescence in Biliary surgery |
| 20 | Role of ERCP in benign CBD strictures |
| 21 | Principles of ERCP and mechanical lithotripsy in management of Choledocholithiasis |
| 22 | Role of Spyglass and laser lithotripsy in Choledocholithiasis |
| 23 | Spleen |
| 24 | Indications and Work-up for Splenectomy |
| 25 | Different surgical approaches in Laparoscopic Splenectomy |
| 26 | Laparoscopic Splenectomy – How I do it? |
| 27 | Surgical Anatomy of Liver |
| 28 | Radiological evaluation of SOL in liver – What a surgeon needs to know? |
| 29 | Histopathology of liver lesions – an overview |
| 30 | Laparoscopic Management of Simple Liver cysts |
| 31 | Hepatic Hydatid cysts – principles of management & laparoscopic excision |