Half-hitch knot for securing the end of continuous sutures.

Exploring means for tying a knot at the end of a continuous suture during laparoscopic surgery, it was found that formation of a single half-hitch over the last loop of the suture can secure the ending of the suture and protect against unraveling. This knot has been used successfully to complete running sutures in various endoscopic, gynecologic, and obstetric procedures.