Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy; Is It Really Superior to Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy? A Longterm Analysis

Abstract

Stapled hemorrhoidectomy has been recently advocated as a procedure of choice for prolapsed hemorrhoids. Studies consistently show that this newer technique is associated with less postoperative pain and may be cost effective; however others have questioned its more generalized application. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Tertiary hospital settings at