Symptomatic hemorrhoids who were deemed to require surgical treatment Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
180 patients into three arms of 60 patients. Stapled rectal mucosectomy was performed in group L according to the surgical technique described by Longo. Haemorrhoidectomy were performed according to M
Sponsors
The Campus Bio-Medico University (Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids who were deemed to require surgical treatment: 1. First haemorrhoidal surgery 2. Disease involving all three main peduncles 3. Residence within 50 km of the hospital (to allow close follow-up).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients underwent at associated or previous other surgical procedure for perianal pathologies 2. Patients with preoperative incontinence 3. Patients with with contraindication for general anaesthesia 4. Retired 5. Unemployed 6. Underage 7. Pregnant 8. Patient with major physical or mental comorbidities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of postoperative pain at discharge at the first week and at the return to work activity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Duration of surgery 2. Analgesic intake in the first week 3. The intensity of postoperative pain after the first week, spontaneously, at defecation and at digital anal exploration 4. Days required for return to physical activity 5. Days required for complete healing (the disappearance of all symptoms linked to the surgical procedure) 6. The incidence of recurrence; and minor or major complications | — |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Public ContactAugusto Arullani
Outcome results
None listed