title: Endoscopic knot.
abstract: A new technique for a simplified endoscopic knot with careful attention to knot formation is presented. This knot has been shown to be strong and reliable without the need for intracorporeal knot tying or knot pushers.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore 21201, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Krasna
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques