Objective: The various techniques of radial artery (RA) harvesting produce similar results. These techniques use electrocautery, ultrasonic scalpel or sharp scissors in different combinations, but usually involve the use of hemostatic clips. We describe a RA harvesting technique with the combination of sharp scissors and electrocautery without the use of hemostatic clips.Methods: We describe a retrospective study of 107 patients between 28 and 78 years (mean age ranged from 53.3 ± 8 years). Bleeding, re-operation, infarct and death were analyzed. Results:No bleeding was imputed to the RA, and no reoperations were required. There were three (2.8%) infarcts possibly related to the RA anastomosis territory. Mortality was 0.9%, but unrelated to cardiac complications.Conclusion: RA electrocautery harvesting without hemostatic clips presented no bleeding and was an inexpensive procedure, requiring no investments in additional equipment.Descriptors: Radial artery. Myocardial revascularization. Myocardial ischemia. Coronary disease. Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc 2008; 23(1): 114-117 115 OLIVEIRA, JB ET AL -Radial artery harvesting technique without hemostatic clips and clinical experience