FLS MODULE 3 BASIC LAPAROSCOPIC
PROCEDURES CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Surgical Anatomy for Basic Laparoscopy. Answer: Abdominal
anatomy includes abdominal wall layers, peritoneum, and
abdominopelvic organs.
◉ Pathology for Basic Laparoscopy. Answer: Depends on patient
history, physical exam findings, signs, and symptoms.
◉ Laparoscopic Tower. Answer: Includes monitor, camera control
unit, light source, insufflation unit, and energy unit.
◉ Visualization Equipment. Answer: Includes monitor, camera box,
light source, camera head, and light cord.
◉ Insufflation Unit. Answer: Machine that delivers CO₂ gas to create
pneumoperitoneum and monitors intraabdominal pressure.
◉ Energy Unit. Answer: Provides coagulation, sealing, and tissue
dissection.
, ◉ Laparoscope. Answer: Rigid or flexible scope chosen based on
surgeon preference; varies in size and diameter.
◉ Access Port Devices. Answer: Trocars and sleeves (5 mm, 10 mm,
12 mm common sizes).
◉ Laparoscopic Instruments. Answer: Includes dissectors, graspers,
scissors, needle holders, knot pushers, and suction/irrigator tips.
◉ Smoke Evacuator. Answer: Removes surgical plume to maintain
visibility and reduce inhalation risk.
◉ Major Laparotomy Set. Answer: Must be available in OR in case
conversion to open surgery is required.
◉ Patient Position. Answer: Supine.
◉ Anesthesia. Answer: General anesthesia.
◉ Foley Catheter. Answer: May be inserted to keep bladder empty.
◉ Skin Prep. Answer: Abdominal prep.
PROCEDURES CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Surgical Anatomy for Basic Laparoscopy. Answer: Abdominal
anatomy includes abdominal wall layers, peritoneum, and
abdominopelvic organs.
◉ Pathology for Basic Laparoscopy. Answer: Depends on patient
history, physical exam findings, signs, and symptoms.
◉ Laparoscopic Tower. Answer: Includes monitor, camera control
unit, light source, insufflation unit, and energy unit.
◉ Visualization Equipment. Answer: Includes monitor, camera box,
light source, camera head, and light cord.
◉ Insufflation Unit. Answer: Machine that delivers CO₂ gas to create
pneumoperitoneum and monitors intraabdominal pressure.
◉ Energy Unit. Answer: Provides coagulation, sealing, and tissue
dissection.
, ◉ Laparoscope. Answer: Rigid or flexible scope chosen based on
surgeon preference; varies in size and diameter.
◉ Access Port Devices. Answer: Trocars and sleeves (5 mm, 10 mm,
12 mm common sizes).
◉ Laparoscopic Instruments. Answer: Includes dissectors, graspers,
scissors, needle holders, knot pushers, and suction/irrigator tips.
◉ Smoke Evacuator. Answer: Removes surgical plume to maintain
visibility and reduce inhalation risk.
◉ Major Laparotomy Set. Answer: Must be available in OR in case
conversion to open surgery is required.
◉ Patient Position. Answer: Supine.
◉ Anesthesia. Answer: General anesthesia.
◉ Foley Catheter. Answer: May be inserted to keep bladder empty.
◉ Skin Prep. Answer: Abdominal prep.
