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Stapled Technique for Acute Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: A Randomized, Controlled Trial with Long-Term Results

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Purpose

This study was designed to compare stapled vs. conventional hemorrhoidectomy for patients with acute thrombosed hemorrhoids.

Methods

Forty-one patients with acute thrombosed hemorrhoids were randomized into: 1) stapled hemorrhoidectomy (PPH group; n = 21), and 2) open hemorrhoidectomy (open group; n = 20). Emergency surgery was performed with perioperative data and complications were recorded. Patients were followed up by independent assessors to evaluate pain, recurrence, continence function, and satisfaction at regular intervals.

Results

The median follow-up for the PPH group and open group were 59 and 56 weeks, respectively. There was no significant difference in terms of the hospital stay, complication rate, and continence function; however, the mean pain intensity in the first postoperative week was significantly less in the PPH group (4.1 vs. 5.7, P = 0.02). Patients in the PPH group recovered significantly faster in terms of the time to become analgesic-free (4 vs. 8.5 days, P < 0.01), time to become pain-free (9 vs. 20.5 days, P = 0.01), resumption of work (7 vs. 12.5 days, P = 0.01), and time for complete wound healing (2 vs. 4 weeks, P < 0.01). On long-term follow-up, significantly fewer patients in the PPH group complained of recurrent symptoms (0 vs. 5, P = 0.02). The overall symptom improvement and patients’ satisfaction were significantly better in the PPH group (90 vs. 80 percent, P = 0.03 and +3 vs. +2, P < 0.01 respectively).

Conclusions

Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is safe and effective for acute thrombosed hemorrhoids. Similar to elective stapled procedure, emergency stapled excision has greater short-term benefits compared with conventional excision: diminished pain, faster recovery, and earlier return to work. Long-term results and satisfaction were excellent.

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    J. C. H. Wong F.R.A.C.S., C. C. Chung F.R.C.S., K. K. Yau F.R.C.S., H. Y. S. Cheung F.R.A.C.S., D. C. T. Wong M.R.C.S., O. C. Y. Chan M.R.C.S. & M. K. W. Li F.R.C.S.(Edinb.), F.R.C.S.(Engl.)

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Wong, J.C.H., Chung, C.C., Yau, K.K. et al. Stapled Technique for Acute Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: A Randomized, Controlled Trial with Long-Term Results. Dis Colon Rectum 51, 397–403 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-007-9085-3

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