[Intuition and research].

The manuscript defines the role of intuition in the surgical research (representability, accessability, "anchoreffect"). Sudden changes of direction in research can be caused by intuition (e.g. Polymerase chain reaction or Angiogenesis). Intuition leads to success when the basic idea is followed with externe diligence, consequence and perseverance. Evidence based medicine resulted from intuitive clinimetry. In the end research and intuition are tied together: continued work and commitment on one side and intuition as source of energy for perseverance and stamina.