Abstract
The objective of the investigation was to test the effects and properties of a harmonious scalpel in operations of the thyroid gland. During a three-year period (1999-2001) for this indication at the Surgical Clinic of the Third Medical Faculty Charles University Prague on account of this indication 306 patients were operated, 133 with a harmonious scalpel and 173 by the classical technique.
The authors outline the asset of a harmonious scalpel for thyroid surgery. They recommend its use in these operations, they consider however prelininary training of work with the harmonious scalpel an esential prerequisite for correctly performed work.