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Video Objective Although reliable knot tying is a one of the most important surgical concepts, few videos exist that illustrate how to tie a reproducible, reliable laparoscopic knot. The purpose of this video is to teach the basics of laparoscopic suturing, as well as to illustrate a reproducible method of tying reliable laparoscopic knots. Setting The video setting uses a 3-D Med laparoscopic trainer box with both standard suture and thick, color-blocked string for better demonstration. Interventions N/A Conclusion Laparoscopic suturing and intracorporeal laparoscopic knot tying is one of the most difficult, yet important, skills to learn as a beginning minimally-invasive surgeon. There are few accessible videos which teach how to correctly insert a needle, suture, and tie a reliable knot using laparoscopic tools. This video aims to teach the basics of laparoscopic suturing with the aid of color-blocked string to aid in the viewer's understanding of how to tie a proper knot.