Fellowship of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS)

The Fellowship of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) is a specialized training program in minimally invasive surgical techniques. It belongs to the field of surgery, specifically focusing on laparoscopic procedures. The course typically lasts one year, combining hands-on training and theoretical knowledge. Participants gain expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including complex surgeries for gastrointestinal disorders. The program emphasizes skill development, patient safety, and innovative surgical practices.

The Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course is a dedicated programme designed to help candidates gain structured knowledge and strengthen the skills needed to develop practical knowledge of minimally invasive procedures. Through this course, they are well-prepared and gain exposure to operative techniques, laparoscopic instruments, suturing, ergonomics and procedure-specific surgical skills. This helps the candidates to gain confidence in settling themselves in this field, with good career opportunities in this competitive market.

The course is open to qualified surgeons and eligible postgraduate trainees in surgery. Individual centres may require medical registration and prior surgical experience.

2 to 6 weeks of learning, training, and understanding.

Typically, the average fee structure is

1. Short-Term Training: ₹50,000–₹80,000
2. Advanced Clinical Programme: ₹80,000–₹1,50,000
3. Extended Hands-on Training: ₹1,50,000–₹2,00,000

The course is for those who have a deep interest in this field and want to delve deeply into the subject so that they can gain a strong hold on it and flourish in life. The eligible candidates are as follows:

1. General surgeons seeking advanced laparoscopic exposure.
2. Surgical postgraduate trainees.
3. Practising surgeons upgrading minimally invasive skills.
4. Surgeons interested in advanced suturing techniques.
5. Professionals planning a Laparoscopic fellowship program.

Enrolment in this specific course helps you understand how this subject is important in our daily lives and how its application can make a significant impact on an individual’s life. Moreover, it also determines future career prospects.

1. Develops advanced minimally invasive surgical skills.
2. Improves laparoscopic instrument handling.
3. Builds confidence with intracorporeal suturing.
4. Introduces efficient operating-room ergonomics.
5. Provides exposure to modern keyhole surgery techniques.

The course does not involve clearing national-level eligibility tests or institute-specific examinations.

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Submit academic or professional documents.
4. Complete document verification.
5. Select the training schedule.
6. Pay the applicable fee.
7. Attend theoretical sessions.
8. Complete clinical and practical training.
9. Meet assessment requirements.

1. Principles of laparoscopic surgery
2. Patient selection and preparation
3. Laparoscopic instruments
4. Camera and imaging systems
5. Port placement
6. Pneumoperitoneum principles
7. Tissue handling
8. Dissection techniques
9. Haemostasis
10. Intracorporeal knot tying
11. Laparoscopic suturing training
12. Laparoscopic ergonomics training
13. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
14. Laparoscopic appendectomy
15. Hernia repair
16. Diagnostic laparoscopy
17. Advanced laparoscopic procedures
18. Complication prevention
19. Postoperative care
20. Keyhole surgery training

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences — New Delhi
2. Christian Medical College — Vellore
3. World Laparoscopy Hospital — Gurugram
4. Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research — Kolkata
5. Apollo Hospitals — Hyderabad
6. Medanta — Gurugram
7. Tata Memorial Hospital — Mumbai
8. Manipal Hospitals — Bengaluru
9. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences — Lucknow
10. Narayana Health — Bengaluru

The detailed curriculum of this course provides candidates with a strong hold of the subject both theoretically and practically. This course helps them to land up with multiple opportunities in this field and boost their career.

1. Laparoscopic Surgeon
2. General Surgeon
3. Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist
4. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon
5. Surgical Consultant
6. Laparoscopic Surgery Fellow

₹4,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 annually; if you move outside India and explore opportunities in the UK or the Gulf region, you would have attractive packages.

This course comes with an end-to-end curriculum that can help you to achieve your desired career. However, if you want to pursue more depth and detail in your subject and want to be among the intellectuals, you might select one of the following courses depending on your life goals.

1. Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship
2. Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
3. Robotic Surgery Training
4. Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
5. Colorectal Laparoscopic Surgery
6. Hepatobiliary Laparoscopic Surgery
7. Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery