Table 2.

Results of the opinion survey on training in laparoscopic suturing obtained from the senior and junior surgical trainees who participated in the study

	Opinions	Senior trainees (n = 35)	Junior surgical trainees (n = 36)
Should laparoscopic suturing skills exercise be included in the basic laparoscopic skills training course?	Yes	32 (91%)	34 (94%)
	No	3 (9%)	2 (6%)
What would be ideal duration of the laparoscopic suturing exercise session?	2–4 h	5 (14%)	2 (5%)
	1 half day	3 (9%)	21 (58%)*
	2 half days	20 (57%) *	5 (14%)
	1 day	7 (20%)	8 (22%)
What was (or you consider may be) the most difficult task of laparoscopic suturing?	Needle manipulation	23 (66%)*	8 (22%)
	Bite placement	3 (9%)	2 (2%)
	Knot tying	9 (26%)	28 (78%)*
Is the laparoscopic suturing relevant to your practice?	Agree	33 (94%)	32 (89%)
	Not sure	2 (6%)	3 (9%)
	Disagree	0	1 (3%)
Is the laparoscopic suturing relevant to your current level of experience/ stage in training?	Agree	33 (94%)*	24 (67%)*
	Not sure	2 (6%)	9 (25%)
	Disagree	0	3 (9%)