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Table 2 Knot quality checklist

From: Sequential learning of psychomotor and visuospatial skills for laparoscopic suturing and knot tying – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial “The shoebox study”

Knot quality assessment

Available points

No visible gaps between stacked throws

1

Knot tight at base

1

Only edges are opposed (no extra tissue in knot, e.g., back wall)

1

Knot holds under tension

2

Maximum

5

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ISSN: 1745-6215