Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons Welfare Association
Gain practical experience through internationally designed fellowship programs, live operative exposure, advanced simulation labs, and globally recognized certifications.
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01 — The ELSWA Difference
Why Hands-on Training Matters
Surgery is learned by operating. Our fellowships move fellows beyond observation into supervised, repeated practice — from simulation to living tissue to the operating theatre itself.
Real operative learning inside functioning theatres
Advanced simulation labs for precision drills
Live OT exposure alongside consultant surgeons
One-to-one faculty mentorship
Participation in live surgeries
Curriculum built to international standards
02 — Why Choose ELSWA
An elite academy built for operative excellence
International Faculty
Learn directly from globally accredited laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeons.
Hands-on Practice
Every fellow operates — not observes — across structured, supervised sessions.
Minimal Access Surgery Labs
Purpose-built MAS labs with the instrumentation used in modern theatres.
Live OT Exposure
Scrub into real operating theatres alongside consultant surgeons.
Globally Recognized Certification
ELSWA credentials respected across institutions and hospital boards.
Small Batch Learning
Two to ten participants per batch for uncompromised mentorship.
03 — Compare All Programs
Compare duration, eligibility and clinical exposure across all five fellowship programs before you register.
| PROGRAMS |
FIGLS
Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic Surgery
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FMAS
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
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FISE
Fellowship in Surgical Endoscopy
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FMAS + DMAS
Fellowship & Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery
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MMAS
Master of Minimal Access Surgery
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 6 Months | 3 Months | 4 Months | 12 Months | 18 Months |
| Eligibility | MS / DNB Surgery | MBBS / MS / MD | MS / DNB Surgery | MS / DNB Surgery | MS / DNB + Experience |
| Batch Size | 2–6 | 4–10 | 2–8 | 2–6 | 2–4 |
| Certification | ELSWA Fellowship | ELSWA Fellowship | ELSWA Fellowship | Fellowship + Diploma | Master Credential |
| Training Level | Advanced | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert | Master |
| OT Exposure | Extensive | Extensive | Moderate | Immersive | Immersive |
| Endoscopy | Yes | Yes | Intensive | Yes | Advanced |
| Live Surgery | Yes | Yes | Selective | Yes | Lead Surgeon |
| Research | Optional | Optional | Included | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Fee | $4,800 | $3,200 | $3,900 | $7,500 | $11,900 |
| Batch Starts | 1st of Every Month | 1st of Every Month | 1st of Every Month | 1st of Every Month | 1st of Every Month |
| Register | Register | Register | Register | Register |
04 — Training Journey
A structured path from enrolment to credential
A linear, transparent path of growth — every stage clearly mapped, every credential globally recognised.
05 — Featured Programs
Five fellowships. One standard of excellence.
From foundational craft to mastership — every program features cadaveric labs, live operative mentoring and certification recognised across borders.
Monthly Intake
Starts the 1st of every month
FIGLS
01
Fellowship in General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Duration
6 weeks
Eligibility
MBBS / Surgical Resident
Certification
ELSWA Certified
Next Batch Starts
1st of Every Month
Max Batch
12 Surgeons
FMAS
02
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Duration
3 Months
Eligibility
Post-MS Surgeon
Certification
ELSWA Certified
Next Batch Starts
1st of Every Month
Max Batch
10 Surgeons
FISE
03
Fellowship in Surgical Endoscopy
Duration
3 Months
Eligibility
MS / MD Practicing
Certification
ELSWA Certified
Next Batch Starts
1st of Every Month
Max Batch
8 Surgeons
FMAS + DMAS
04
Combined Diploma & Fellowship
Duration
24 Weeks
Eligibility
Senior Resident
Certification
Dual Credential
Next Batch Starts
1st of Every Month
Max Batch
8 Surgeons
MMAS
05
Master in Minimal Access Surgery
Duration
12 Months
Eligibility
Consultant Surgeon
Certification
Mastership
Next Batch Starts
1st of Every Month
Max Batch
6 Surgeons
06 — Hands-on Experience
Every skill, practised deliberately
Simulation Labs
Endo Suturing
Knot Training
Live Tissue Practice
Camera Navigation
Robotic Exposure
Endoscopy
Live Operations
07 — Monthly Training Schedule
New Batch Starts Every Month
Training Begins on the 1st of Every Month
2–10
Maximum Batch Size
Limited
Seats per Cohort
Jan
Open
Feb
Open
Mar
Open
Apr
Open
May
Open
June
Open
Jul
Open
Aug
Enrolling
Sep
Open
Oct
Open
Nov
Open
Dec
Open
08 — Certification
Globally Recognized Certification
Every ELSWA fellowship concludes with a credential that carries genuine professional weight — evidence of hands-on operative competence assessed to international standards.
Professional Recognition
Credentials respected by hospital boards.
Career Advancement
A decisive edge in surgical practice.
International Exposure
Standards aligned with global bodies.
09 — International Presence
A growing global community of surgical excellence.
From Kuala Lumpur to Dubai, from Berlin to São Paulo — our faculty and members convene across continents.
10 — Begin Your Journey
Ready to Begin Your Surgical Journey?
Seats for the next monthly cohort are limited. Secure yours and train where surgeons are made.