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Launched at the 2015 ALSGBI ASM in Southport in the Arthrex Mobile Training Lab
Laparoscopic surgery is technically demanding and the skills required for proficiency are difficult to acquire. It is not for everyone. However, perhaps more than for any other branch of surgery, simulator training lends itself for practising and perfecting laparoscopic technical skills and from Autumn 2015 the ALSGBI has formally recognised those trainees who are able to demonstrate proficiency in a defined set of 5 laparoscopic tasks. These are not easy skills to perfect and the possession of the passport is a badge of proficiency which will be recognised nationwide and will mark out those who are serious laparoscopic surgeons. In turn, it is anticipated that trainers will recognise that those in possession of the LapPass will be suitable for accelerated operative training. The 5 skills include camera holding (which will be assessed intra-operatively) and 4 technical skill tasks which will be demonstrated and assessed in training jigs.
Sorry we cannot carry out any LapPass assessments at the ASM this year,
but we are planning a variety of regional events for 2021.