Abstract

Study Objective The objective of this video is to provide an example of how to teach laparoscopic skills, specifically FLS (fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery) virtually and remotely. Design This is an educational video. Institutional review board approval was not required for this video article as the video does not describe a clinical case but rather laparoscopic simulation. Setting Academic teaching hospital. Patients or Participants Gynecologic surgery trainees. Interventions The video demonstrates how to set up a portable laparoscopic trainer box for mobile devices and provides tips and tricks to optimize a virtual platform for teaching FLS (Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery). Measurements and Main Results The key elements for successful implementation of virtual laparoscopic skills training include accessibility to low-cost portable laparoscopic trainers, a mobile device and a virtual platform. Conclusion Tele-simulation for laparoscopic skills training is feasible and cost-effective.

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