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Average Knot Tying Times by Surgeon Skill Level
| Skill Level | Intracorporeal* | Extracorporeal* | Quik-Stitch* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced | 97.3 (80, 124) | 103.9 (96, 113) | 67.7 (38, 86) |
| Less experienced | 237.2 (233, 244) | 224.3 (219, 229) | 92.5 (91, 94) |
| Surgical chief residents | 265.3 (216, 299) | 263.0 (233, 285) | 128.7 (109, 144) |
Seconds (minimum, maximum).
