RT Book, Section A1 Yeomans, Edward R. A1 Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 Gilstrap III, Larry C. A1 Cunningham, F. Gary SR Print(0) ID 1138211730 T1 Needles, Sutures, and Knots T2 Cunningham and Gilstrap's Operative Obstetrics, 3e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071849067 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1138211730 RD 2024/03/28 AB Mastering the use of needles, sutures, and instruments, as well as the technique of knot tying, is the technical foundation of the surgeon's craft. A bewildering array of needles and sutures are available. Some offer distinct advantages in specific situations, while others are simply competitive equivalents. This chapter describes the variety of available needles and sutures, guidelines for their selection and use, and principles and techniques of surgical knot tying.