A reliable and efficient technique for laparoscopic needle positioning

Authors

F. Brody, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
J. Rehm, University of Nebraska Medical Center
J. Ponsky, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
M. Holzman, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

10-1-1999

Journal

Surgical Endoscopy

Volume

13

Issue

10

DOI

10.1007/s004649901169

Keywords

Laparoscopy; Needledriver; Suturing

Abstract

Needle positioning can be a difficult, frustrating, and time-consuming step during laparoscopic suturing. Utilizing the reliable and efficient technique described in this article, needle positioning is expedited. This technique is applicable for any type of needledriver or suture.

APA Citation

Brody, F., Rehm, J., Ponsky, J., & Holzman, M. (1999). A reliable and efficient technique for laparoscopic needle positioning. Surgical Endoscopy, 13 (10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649901169