title: [Harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy. Preliminary experience].
abstract: Author describes 33 open radical hemorrhoidectomies carried out with the help of Harmonic Scalpel (ultracision) between 1 December 2002 and 30 September 2004. As described by other authors Harmonic Scalpel hemorrhoidectomy is a relatively bloodless operation with minimal tissue damage associating with less postoperative pain providing quick recovery so it seems suitable for day case surgery. The method is recommended for daily use and for further prospective randomized investigation.
authors.affiliation: Heves Megyei Onkormányzat Markhot Ferenc Kórház Rendelointézet Sebészeti és Ersebészeti Osztály. krapeter@axelero.hu
authors.forename: Péter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Krasznay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy