Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: Outcome Assessment

Abstract

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.

Long-term outcomes of high-volume stapled hemorroidopexy to treat symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease

“…Postoperative bleeding rate was 5.1% less than the 21.7% reported by Goldstein et al [29] with only 1 case needing reoperation. In this series, it was reported 1 case of potential life-threatening complication such as pararectal hematoma which has anyway a favorable course.…”

Analysis of stapled hemorrhoidopexy outcomes: A single-institution based study

“…In our study a minor group of patients accounting 1.1% reported faecal impaction. However, some of the studies have reported an occurrence of about 1% to 6.6% [25][26][27][28] . Though previous studies have reported higher recurrences following SH, in our study there was no cases of recurrence reported during the follow-up.…”

A Comparative Study on Efficacy and Safety of Modified Partial Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy versus that of Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

“…For instance, Goldstein et al reported a postoperative bleeding rate of 21.7%, whereas Festen et al observed persistence and recurrence of prolapse at a rate of 16%. [24,25] In South Korea, purse-string suturing is typically performed at a lower level during SH than the level predominantly used in other countries, with the aim of reducing recurrence rates and achieving a better anal appearance after surgery. [26] In our institution, lower purse-string levels are preferred during PSH.…”