title: Endoscopic knot tying made easier.
abstract: A new laparoscopic instrument has been developed to facilitate intracorporeal suturing and knot tying. The instrument combines both needle-holding jaws and a loop-forming member. The handle is ergonomically designed and contains a locking mechanism. This simple technique of knot tying extends the role of instrument rotation and contrasts out all other known methods of knot tying.
authors.affiliation: St. John of God Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*