Objective assessment
A structured approach to feedback, technical performance, and surgical education.
Why SOSATS
SOSATS provides an objective framework for assessing technical performance in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, helping educators deliver structured feedback and supporting safer pathways for surgical training.
Education
Clear criteria for observing and developing technical skills.
Feedback
Assessment language that supports more precise coaching.
Patient safety
Competency-focused evaluation for high-stakes procedures.
EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT
Sleeve assessment for structured surgeon feedback.
SOSATS is an evidence-based framework for assessors reviewing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performance. It connects curriculum development with observable technical criteria, structured video review and formative feedback so surgeon assessment can be discussed with a shared language.
The framework is intended to support technical skills assessment and bariatric surgical training. It is not a credentialing, certification or pass–fail test, and should be used within appropriate local educational and governance processes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sleeve assessment questions
What is sleeve assessment?
Sleeve assessment is a structured review of observable technical performance during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. SOSATS provides procedure-specific criteria to support formative feedback and educational discussion.
What does SOSATS assess?
SOSATS focuses on observable technical performance criteria for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, helping assessors structure feedback about technique, operative flow and procedure-specific steps.
Is SOSATS a surgeon credentialing test?
No. SOSATS is a formative educational framework, not a credentialing, certification or pass–fail examination. Institutions and educators remain responsible for their own governance, supervision and assessment decisions.
Can a sleeve gastrectomy video be uploaded?
No. The SOSATS assessor tool does not accept, upload or store video. Assessors review video outside the website and may use the tool to structure their formative assessment and print the completed page.
The Research Programme
International curriculum development
Consensus-driven work to define the skills, criteria, and educational priorities for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy training.
Surgical simulation
Simulation provides a controlled environment for developing operative technique and observing technical progression before clinical performance.
Curriculum validation
Validation studies support the relevance, clarity, and educational utility of the curriculum and assessment approach.
SOSATS performance assessment
A structured rating scale for objective assessment of technical performance during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Publications
International Journal of Surgery
Development of a structured curriculum for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Curriculum development and expert consensus for objective technical skills assessment.
Surgical Endoscopy
Simulation and validation in sleeve gastrectomy technical training.
Evidence for simulation-based education, structured feedback, and assessment reliability.
Obesity Surgery
Objective structured assessment of technical performance in bariatric surgery.
A professional framework for assessing performance in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Resources
Provide assessors, trainees, and institutions with structured materials for rating, guidance, curriculum planning, and training.
SOSATS Rating Scale (PDF)
User Guide
Curriculum
Training Resources
International Collaboration
SOSATS invites educators, bariatric surgery units, research teams, and institutions worldwide to collaborate in objective assessment research and implementation.
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Contact
Use the form to enquire about collaboration, access to resources, education partnerships, or research implementation.
SOSATS
Sleeve Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills — an international reference resource for objective assessment in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.