How to suture like a heart surgeon with Thor Sundt, MD

Cardiothoracic surgery demands technical excellence to achieve a successful outcome, and the loading and passing of a needle through tissue atraumatically is a fundamental skill that must be mastered. From how to hold the needle driver to loading the needle and following the curve through the tissue, there are pearls and pitfalls for each step. In this video tutorial, an experienced cardiac surgeon who has trained residents and fellows for more than 30 years demonstrates the basic concepts and techniques of passing the needle through tissue.