Can I take laparoscopic surgery Fellowship and FICRS together
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Dr. Kalpana Srivastava
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I am a consultant gynecologist. I am interested in laparoscopic as well as robotic training. Can I take laparoscopic surgery Fellowship and FICRS together at World Laparoscopy Hospital. |
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re: Can I take laparoscopic surgery Fellowship and FICRS together
by Dr. Anup -
Dec 16th, 2025
7:59 am
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Yes, you can take a Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship and FICRS together, provided the structure, objectives, and scheduling are well planned. Let me elaborate clearly, as we would counsel a fellow in OT. ⸻ 1. Nature of Both Programs (They Complement Each Other) Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship This is a hands-on, skill-oriented clinical program, focused on: • Core and advanced laparoscopic procedures • Port placement, ergonomics, dissection principles • Energy sources, suturing, and complication management • Live OT exposure and simulation/animal lab training The emphasis is operating skill and surgical judgment. FICRS (Fellowship of International College of Robotic Surgeons) FICRS is a credentialing and academic fellowship, focused on: • Fundamentals of robotic surgery • Console ergonomics and robotic instrumentation • Docking, patient positioning, and workflow • Safety protocols and global robotic standards • Case documentation, logbook, and assessment The emphasis is robotic concepts, safety, and certification, rather than long-duration hands-on surgery alone. ⸻ 2. Why Doing Them Together Makes Sense From a training perspective, this is actually logical and efficient: • Laparoscopy is the foundation of robotic surgery • Dissection principles, anatomy, and energy use are common • Robotic surgery refines what you already master laparoscopically • Time is optimally utilized without duplicating learning A surgeon trained simultaneously becomes future-ready rather than sequentially delayed. ⸻ 3. How They Are Usually Integrated In well-structured institutes: • Daytime / OT hours → Dedicated to laparoscopic fellowship (hands-on cases) • Robotic modules → Integrated as: • Dedicated robotic lab sessions • Console training • Dry lab and simulation • Recorded robotic case analysis • Academic sessions → Common lectures cover anatomy, energy devices, complications, ergonomics—useful for both. ⸻ 4. Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Doing Both Together This combined approach is ideal if the surgeon: • Is already MS/DNB or equivalent • Has basic laparoscopy exposure • Wants to transition to robotic surgery • Is planning an academic or tertiary-care practice • Wishes to hold internationally recognized credentials ⸻ 5. Practical Considerations (Important) Before enrolling together, ensure: • ✔ Fellowship duration allows parallel certification • ✔ Robotic exposure is structured, not just observational • ✔ Case logs are separately maintained • ✔ Certification bodies recognize overlap • ✔ You are not compromising hands-on laparoscopy time A good program will blend, not overload. ⸻ 6. Final Surgical Advice ✔ Yes, both can be done together ✔ Yes, they complement each other ✔ Yes, it saves time and builds a stronger profile As we say in surgery: Robotics without laparoscopy is unsafe, and laparoscopy without future robotics is incomplete. Fellowship and Diploma in Laparoscopy: The 15-day Integrated Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS + D.MAS) is conducted from the 1st to the 15th of every month at World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram, Delhi NCR, India, with training held every day including Sundays without any holidays. Fellowship in Robotic Surgery Start date: Every Month From 17th to 20th of the month. Robotic Fellowship Duration: 4 days Fellowship of International College of Robotic Surgeons. Certification and Accreditation: Fellowship in Robotic Surgery certificate will be granted by a government-approved university recognized by the University Grants Commission, a statutory body under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The fellowship is structured around an examination, requiring candidates to pass a university-level test to earn the degree. Our certificate carries international recognition and complies with the UNESCO Global Convention on Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education (GC), a treaty aimed at standardizing the worldwide evaluation and acceptance of academic credentials. |
