The Efficacy of Viewing an Educational Video as a Method for the Acquisition of Basic Laparoscopic Suturing Skills. Akl MN et al. 2008;15(4):410–413 • The twelve participants in this prospective observational study were evaluated performing 5 tasks after watching a 6 minute basic principles video: needle intro through trocar, needle loading and positioning, running continous suture, intra- and extracorporeal knot tying. The authors concluded that an educational video appears to be an effective method.
