March 6 - 8, 2026
Meril Academy, Vapi

122nd AMASI Skill Course & FMAS Exam

FMAS - Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery

Fellowship Course in Minimal Access Surgery - Comprehensive training program for Surgery and Gynecology delegates

Convenor: Dr Rajesh Srivastava

FMAS Examination Instructions

Total Marks: 100

Theory Examination

75 Marks Total

60 MCQ Questions - 60 Marks

Duration: 45 Minutes

No Negative Marking

15 Quiz Questions - 15 Marks

Duration: 15 Minutes

(Video/Photo/Single Answer)

Practical Examination & Viva Voce

25 Marks Total

Viva - 10 Marks

Publications - 5 Marks

Skills Assessment - 10 Marks

Note: The examination timings mentioned are tentative and may be adjusted based on the examiner's discretion. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated by the examiners on Day 1 of the course.

Course Fees

Skill Course Only

INR 2,950 (Incl. IGST)

PG

INR 2,950 (Incl. IGST)

Skill Course with FMAS Exam - Surgeon

INR 14,750 (Incl. IGST)

Skill Course with FMAS Exam - Gynaecology

INR 14,750 (Incl. IGST)

Result Details

Exam results will be sent via your personal email after 15 working days

AMASI Membership number is required for result declaration

Successful Fellows will receive their FMAS certificate during the AMASICON convocation ceremony

Training Schedule

3-day comprehensive program covering Surgery & Gynecology

Day 1 - March 6, 2026

Common sessions for Surgery & Gynecology delegates until 2:00 PM, then Surgery track continues in Hall A

Foundation19 sessions
9:00 - 9:20

Setup OT Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, Equipment, Instrumentation & Endo Vision

20 min
Dr Shaishav Patel
9:20 - 9:40

Sterilization and Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment's

20 min
Dr Krunal Solanki
9:40 - 10:10

Electrosurgery and Newer Energy sources in Laparoscopy

30 min
Dr Chirag Parikh
10:10 - 10:30

Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery and Complications of pneumoperitoneum

20 min
Dr Jigar Desai
10:30 - 10:55

Basics in Laparoscopic Suturing & Knotting

25 min
Dr Rajesh Kumar Shrivastava
10:55 - 11:20

Ergonomics in laparoscopic surgery

25 min
Dr Manoranjan Kushwaha
11:20 - 11:45

Troubleshooting in Laparoscopy

25 min
Dr Naresh Arora
11:45 - 12:10

Techniques of creation of Pneumoperitoneum and complications of Access

25 min
Dr Mustaque Qureshi
12:10 - 12:40

Video documentation and storage

30 min
Dr Kedar Patil
12:40 - 1:00Inauguration20 min
1:00 - 2:00Lunch Break60 min
2:00 - 2:25

Diagnostic Laparoscopy DL in Diagnostic Dilemma

25 min
Dr Divyang S Bhatt
2:25 - 2:50

Laparoscopic Appendectomy

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Harish Chauhan
2:50 - 3:15

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and steps to prevent BDI

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Dhaval Mangukiya
3:15 - 3:40

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in difficult situations

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Keyur Bhatt
3:40 - 4:05

Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and their prevention

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Kartik Sutrariya
4:05 - 4:25Tea Break20 min
4:25 - 4:50

CBD Stones endoscopic management

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Pankaj Desai
4:50 - 5:15

Laparoscopic CBD exploration

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Sandeep Sabnis
5:15 - 5:40

Laparoscopic management of Pseudocyst Pancreas

25 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Rahul Naik
5:40 - 6:10

Laparoscopic splenectomy

30 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Amit Acharya
6:10 - 6:30

Laparoscopic management of Hydatid cyst disease of liver

20 minHall A - Surgery
Dr Dharmeshkumar Dhanani

Day 2 - March 7, 2026

Parallel sessions - Hall A (General Surgery) & Hall B (Gynecology)

9:00 - 9:20

Anatomy essentials and landmarks in Lap Groin Hernia

20 min
Dr Rajesh Mahida
9:20 - 9:40

TEP - Procedure for Inguinal Hernia (Step by step approach with HD Video)

20 min
Dr Sameer Rege
9:40 - 10:00

TAPP - Procedure for Inguinal Hernia (Step by step approach with HD Video)

20 min
Dr Senthilnathan P
10:00 - 10:15

Laparoscopic Abdominal wall Anatomy

15 min
Dr Vishakha Kalikar
10:15 - 11:00

Lap repair of Ventral Hernia & Prosthesis & fixation devices in Hernia Repair

45 min
Dr Kedar Patil
11:00 - 11:20

Newer Laparoscopic ventral Hernia Procedures

20 min
Dr Rajesh Kumar Shrivastava
11:20 - 11:45Tea Break25 min
11:45 - 12:20

Esophageal Hiatal anatomy & Laparoscopic management of GERD

35 min
Dr Vishakha Kalikar
12:20 - 12:45

Laparoscopic management of Achalasia Cardia

25 min
Dr Kalpesh Jani
12:45 - 1:05

Laparoscopic management of diaphragmatic Hernia

20 min
Dr Sharad Sharma
1:05 - 2:00Lunch Break55 min
2:00 - 2:25

Laparoscopy in acute abdomen and trauma

25 min
Dr Sandeep Sabnis
2:25 - 2:50

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

25 min
Dr Sameer Rege
2:50 - 3:15

Laparoscopic management of prolapsed rectum

25 min
Dr Sharad Sharma
3:15 - 3:35

Laparoscopic surgery in Right colonic cancers

20 min
Dr Kalpesh Jani
3:35 - 4:00

Laparoscopic Surgery in Rectal cancer & TME

25 min
Dr Senthilnathan P
4:00 - 4:15Tea Break15 min
4:15 - 4:40

Bariatric Surgery Introduction & Indications Sleeve Gastrectomy

25 min
Dr Vikram Lotwala
4:40 - 5:10

MGB & RYGB

30 min
Dr Keyur Yagnik
5:10 - 5:30

Robotic surgery - an Overview

20 min
Dr Rajesh Kumar Shrivastava

Day 3 - March 8, 2026

Examinations for Surgeons

Assessment3 sessions

Gynecology delegates

All examinations completed by Day 2. No attendance required on Day 3.

9:00 - 9:45

Theory Examination for Surgeons (60 MCQ Questions - No Negative Marking)

45 minExamination
9:45 - 10:00

Quiz for Surgeons

15 minExamination
10:00 - 1:00

Practical Examination & Viva Voce for Surgeons (Viva - 10 marks, Publications - 5 marks, Skills Assessment - 10 marks)

180 minExamination

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