Most are familiar with the curved needle used in day-to-day practice.
This video highlights an alternative available in the form of a Ski-Needle, also suitable for use in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. In Laparoscopy, most are familiar with curved needle.
Curved needle’s advantages include less effort required to navigate tight spaces.
The Ski needle has a slight curve towards its lateral 1/3.
Advantages include easier loading/handling for beginners. There are many techniques and concepts On Laparoscopic needle and suturing. It is good to have several options. Ski Needle can easily pass through most 5mm standard ports without special technique just by holding 2-3cm posterior to the swagged end.
Accidental Needle entrapment is less likely with Ski Needle due to its relatively straight body except the tip/point.