Table 1 GESEA-based Scoring Table
Suture time (min) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Length of the thread (cm) | |||
Scoring | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Accuracy of needle entry | In the centre of the dot | Deviated from the centre | Outside the dot |
Stability of the knot | Surgical triple knot | Smooth knot | Loose knot |
Tissue integrity | Integrity | A few cracks | A complete fracture of the tissue |
Tightness of the tissue | No gap between the two sides of the incision | A few gaps | Totally loose suture |