Abstract
Background: There is a perception among surgeons that performing laparoscopic suturing is unduly difficult. The purpose of this study is to document a program which aides in learning laparoscopic suturing. Methods: Fourteen volunteer medical students without prior experience were taught laparoscopic suturing. Videoscopic pelvitrainers were utilized for a 2-h training session. Extracorporeal and intracorporeal knot tying was demonstrated utilizing a three-throw square knot. After a 2-h practice session each student's time to complete an extracorporeal and intracorporeal suture was recorded. Results: The average times required for completion were: extracorporeal suture and knot 1 min 54 s; intracorporeal suture and knot 3 min 12 s. Conclusions: Novice students were able to perform at extra and intracorporeal suturing with 2 h of practice, utilizing a systematic program of teaching basic video skills.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-25 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgical endoscopy |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Extracorporeal knot
- Intracorporeal knot
- Laparoscopic suturing
- Video skills
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery