title: Single-operator knot-tying by knot-pusher for minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
abstract: We describe a single-operator knot-tying technique using a knot-pusher for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. With this technique, the surgeon is able to control the tension on both suture ends in tightening knots without the aid of an assistant.
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chibanishi General Hospital, Matsudo, Japan ystgnkmr@gmail.com.
authors: Yoshitsugu
authors: Y
authors: Nakamura
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Hidaka, Japan.
authors: Hiroyuki
authors: H
authors: Nakajima
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Hidaka, Japan.
authors: Hiroshi
authors: H
authors: Niinami
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D066231:Surgeons; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
keywords: Cardiac surgical procedures; minimally invasive; surgical procedures; suture techniques