title: A reliable and efficient technique for laparoscopic needle positioning.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Desk A80, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Brody
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rehm
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ponsky
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Holzman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009339:Needles; D013536:Suture Techniques