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1: Tech Coloproctol. 2003 Oct;7(3):164-7; discussion 167-8.Click here to read Links

Complications and results after stapled haemorrhoidopexy as a day surgical procedure.

Mlakar B, Kosorok P.

Medical Centre IATROS, Parmova 51b, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. bmlakardobnik@hotmail.com

BACKGROUND: The aim of this report is to describe our experience with stapled haemorrhoidopexy as a day surgery procedure. METHODS: From January 2000 to January 2003, a total of 214 patients with third- and fourth-degree haemorrhoids underwent stapled haemorrhoidopexy under spinal anaesthesia. We analysed early postoperative complications and long-term results. Patients were followed for 4-36 months (mean, 22 months). Only 3 patients (1%) were hospitalised. The long-term complications were analysed by means of a mailed questionnaire. RESULTS: Minor bleeding at wiping after defecation was observed by 9% of patients and minor haemorrhoidal prolapse by 8% of patients. Pain after defecation was reported by 6% of patients and anal stenosis occurred in 2% of them. Faecal urgency was reported by 3% of patients with previously unknown incontinence problems. CONCLUSION: According to our experience, stapled haemorrhoidopexy can be safely performed as a day surgery procedure.

PMID: 14628160 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]