title: A simple, innovative surgical-instruction tool.
abstract: In the present report, we demonstrate the utility of a knitting needle as a device to improve the teaching of surgical principals and practice. Although we emphasize obstetric and gynecologic surgery, these techniques can easily be applied to other surgical specialties.
authors.forename: Irvin J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Reiner
authors.forename: V Daniel
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Castracane