Table 1 European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy classification of gynaecological laparoscopic surgery
From: Feasibility and construct validity of a novel laparoscopic skills testing and training model
Classification |
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First level: basic level |
 ■Diagnostic laparoscopy |
 ■Tubal sterilisation |
 ■Cyst aspiration |
 ■Biopsy |
Second level: intermediate level |
 ■Salpingotomy |
 ■Salpingectomy |
 ■Oophorectomy |
 ■Ovarian cystectomy |
 ■Adhesiolysis |
 ■Treatment of mild-moderate endometriosis |
Third level: advance level |
 ■Hysterectomy |
 ■Myomectomy |
 ■Extensive adhesiolysis |
 ■Treatment of severe endometriosis |
 ■Treatment of urinary incontinence |
 ■Treatment of bladder or bowel injuries |
Fourth level: special procedures |
 ■Treatment of pelvic floor disorders |
 ■Oncology (lymphadenectomy, radical hysterectomy, axiloscopy) |
 ■Treatment of recto-vaginal nodules |
 ■Procedures not yet described |