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The one-handed tie is often faster than a two handed tie, and can also be performed while still holding an instrument (such as the needle driver). It is most often performed with the non-dominant hand, so that (for example) a right handed surgeon is holding the needle driver in her right hand while tying with her left.

The surgeon's knot is a secure way to tie sutures or ligate critical vessels.

This is an introduction to basic suturing skills, including how to perform a simple interrupted suture. Simple interrupted sutures are most appropriate for wounds with well-approximated skin edges under no tension. Here we discuss the equipment required, principles of wound management and the techniques you should adopt to suture safely and effectively.

This guide demonstrates how to perform a vertical mattress suture, including step-by-step images and a video demonstration of the procedure.

Vertical mattress sutures are particularly useful in wounds under tension. They also help to evert wound edges in situations where the skin is prone to naturally inverting into the wound. The vertical mattress stitch has one deep throw and one superficial throw (directly above and parallel) to evert the skin edges.

Horizontal mattress sutures are particularly useful in wounds under tension. They also help to evert wound edges in situations where skin is prone to naturally inverting into the wound. The horizontal mattress suture is a square-shaped suture with the knot lying parallel to the wound.

Cyst Removal is a complex procedure which requires specalised skills and hours of practice!

At this stage we encourage you to cleanly remove the cyst (paintball) without rupturing it.

How to close deep wounds in cases of cyst removal.

A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that looks inside your stomach or pelvis. Healthcare providers use laparoscopies to diagnose medical conditions or perform surgery. Surgery using a laparoscope is called laparoscopic surgery. It’s generally safer than traditional surgery because it’s less invasive.