title: Use of a free Mayo needle in laparoscopic suturing.
abstract: A suturing alternative that can assist the advanced laparoscopic surgeon in several situations uses a free Mayo needle. The technique can be helpful when the needle breaks off the suture before both tissues to be approximated have been penetrated, and as a complement to new endoscopic devices. It was used successfully in 12 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
authors.forename: Cristo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Papasakelariou
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009339:Needles; D013536:Suture Techniques