Stapled hemorrhoidopexy: outcome assessment

Since its introduction as a new procedure for the surgical management of hemorrhoidal disease in 1993, stapled hemorrhoidopexy has become increasingly popular. This has been mostly the result of the reported reduction in postoperative pain. This study was designed to review retrospectively 152 patie...

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Published in:	The American surgeon Vol. 73; no. 7; p. 733
Main Authors:	Goldstein, Scott D, Meslin, Keith P, Mazza, Thomas, Isenberg, Gerald A, Fitzgerald, James, Richards, Andrew, Delong, Brian, Sollenberger, Larry
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-2007
Subjects:	Female Hemorrhoids - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Retrospective Studies Surgical Stapling Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Since its introduction as a new procedure for the surgical management of hemorrhoidal disease in 1993, stapled hemorrhoidopexy has become increasingly popular. This has been mostly the result of the reported reduction in postoperative pain. This study was designed to review retrospectively 152 patients combined from a 3-year period in a three-surgeon private colorectal practice and a 1-year period from an academic colon and rectal surgery training program. All patients had either grade II or III hemorrhoidal prolapse. There were 78 male (mean age, 52 years) and 74 female patients (mean age, 54 years). A total of 133 patients (87.5%) were treated on an ambulatory basis, with 131 patients (86%) given monitored sedation with local anesthesia. Postoperative complications were seen in 49 patients (32%); 33 were for bleeding, with four requiring operative control. Subsequent associated anorectal procedures were performed on 14 patients (9.2%). Of the original 152 patients, 78 participated in a postoperative survey. Of these patients, 67.9 per cent stated that their postoperative pain was less than expected. Seventy-one patients (91%) stated significant improvement or complete resolution of their symptoms, and 73.1 per cent returned to normal activity in less than 2 weeks. Eighty-nine per cent of patients surveyed stated they would recommend hemorrhoidopexy to others.
ISSN:	0003-1348
DOI:	10.1177/000313480707300721