Basic knowledge of and a small trick for atraumatic needle driving in laparoscopic suturing

Abstract

Highlight Although recent advances in robotic surgery have enabled more precise movements of the needle driver, a sophisticated laparoscopic suturing technique is still desired. Honda and colleagues describe the basic knowledge of and a small but useful trick for atraumatic needle driving in laparoscopic suturing, based on mechanistic considerations. Author G.H. received payment for lectures from Johnson & Johnson. The other authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.