The sliding knot is helpful when target tissues are further apart or when the available space is limited. When used correctly this knot can be applied loosely and be gradually tightened by pulling the end. In this scenario additionally working space is restricted.

1. Grab the needle from starting position.
2. Position the needle in needle holder and pierce through the right and then left part of the suturing module.
3. Drag the suture so that few centimeters are left on the side without a needle.
4. Grab the short end of the thread with right instrument and make the first loop.
5. Wrap the thread once around the left instrument.
6. Grab the short end of the thread with left instrument and make the second loop.
7. Pull the longer end of the thread simultaneously holding the short end. Knot should have 1×1 configuration.
8. Pull the longer end of the thread to tie a knot.
9. Cut off the excessive part of the suture.

📌 Training Module

1. Use two parts of the Suturing Training Module: the lower (base) part and the upper (area-limiting) part.
2. Attach the small suturing element in a vertical orientation at the center of the lower part of the module.
3. Fix the needle starting point near the upper edge of the upper part.

📌 Accessories

1. Prepare a needle with 20 cm suture.
2. Place it in the start position.

📌 Training module position
Place the module in the training area in the middle position.

📌 Instruments
Prepare 5 mm instruments: dissector, needle holder and scissors.

📌 Instrument ports
Use the 2nd and 9th instrument ports.

Ultimately, you are the best judge of your training experience. Take a moment to reflect and ask yourself if you’ve met the criteria outlined below.