Abstract
Objective: To introduce an innovative laparoscopic knot tying technique,
designed to be ergonomically more suitable, easier to learn and safer
for patient and surgeon, than traditional knot tying techniques for
minimally invasive surgery. Design: A qualitative, explanatory research
design is used to describe a new technique of laparoscopic knot tying.
Method: Various knot tying techniques (laparoscopic knots, surgical
knots, knitting knots, fishing knots, and sailor’s knots) were reviewed
Conclusion: Radfar’s laparoscopic knot tying technique is introduced
taking into consideration: • Improve ergonomics • Accurate Knot
reproducible • Knot security • Decrease trauma to patient and surgeon •
decrease foreign-body reaction