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Simulation Revolution in Surgical Education: Bridging Theory and Practice Author: WARREN A. MCCLUNEY, M Vassiliou, P Kaneva, J. Cao, D. D. Stanbridge, L. S. Feldman & G. M. Fried Reviewer: David Laith Rawaf, MD Link to paper:  https://lnkd.in/ezwC3t83 Theme: General Surgery A groundbreaking 2007 study published in Surgical Endoscopy solidifies the role of the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) simulator as a critical tool for predicting intraoperative laparoscopic performance. Though not recent, this paper remains a landmark in surgical education, providing robust evidence that simulation training translates into clinical competence.   The study evaluated 40 surgeons of varying experience levels (novices, intermediates, and experts), comparing their FLS simulator performance with intraoperative skills assessed using the Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skill (GOALS). The results showed a strong correlation between FLS scores and surgical proficiency in the operating room (r = 0.77, p < 0.001). Notably, an FLS score of 70 was identified as the cutoff for predicting performance at or above the level of experienced surgeons, with 91% sensitivity and 86% specificity.   This research demonstrates that FLS is more than a training tool—it is a reliable metric for readiness to perform laparoscopic procedures. By focusing on core tasks like peg transfer, pattern cutting, and suturing, the simulator provides measurable, reproducible outcomes that reflect a surgeon’s ability to perform under real-world conditions.   The paper underscores the value of simulation in surgical training, advocating for standardised benchmarks like FLS to assess competence. By integrating validated simulators into curricula, surgical programs can ensure trainees are both technically skilled and prepared for the challenges of the operating room.   #SurgicalSimulation #LaparoscopicSkills #MedicalEducation #SimulationTraining Elliot Street, Ross Davies, Jake Connell, Ben Quinton,

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