The surgical needle holder (1) includes a cylindrical cannula (2) holding a surgical needle (3) along a longitudinal axis yy′ and in a basically elongated position, which cannula (2) includes a first end presenting a slender profile (2a) which ensures the traversing of the tissues and its penetration to the level of the operating site and includes a second end opposite the first one integral with a gripping handle (2b), a needle pusher (4) introduced inside the cylindrical cannula (2) and retention elements (5) which allow the needle pusher (4) to be temporarily held in a determined position relative to this cylindrical cannula (2).
