title: [Use of the harmonic scalpel in laparoscopic cholecystectomy].
abstract: The authors describe the function of harmonic scalpel (HC) and it's use in laparoscopy. They present the main benefits of HC in comparison with monopolar electrosurgery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The only disadvantage of HC is high purchase cost.
authors.affiliation: Oddĕlení vseobecné chirurgie, Nemocnice Pardubice.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Formánek
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rajman
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Havlícek
mesh_terms: D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004598:Electrosurgery; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*