Grade ii and iii haemorrhoids
Conditions
Interventions
The THD Doppler guided proctoscope is a system for the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids of second and third degree. The Doppler system, detects the terminal branches of the superior hemorrhoid artery
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting with 2nd or 3rd degree haemorrhoids
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-consenting patients. Emergency admissions. Pregnant women. Patients who have already undergone therapeutic procedures of the anal canal and/or rectum including therapy for haemorrhoids. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other chronic conditions of the ano-rectal region.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the efficacy of THD compared to diathermy excision for grade II and III haemorrhoids [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months.] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the relief of symptoms [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months] To assess the effect on anal sphincter function [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months] To assess return to normal activities and work [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months ] To assess the post-operative discomfort [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months ] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactD.N. Samarasekera
Professor of Surgery and Head of the Department
Outcome results
None listed