Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty of a Single Surgical Centre
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease - Year 2021, Vol 31, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: The aim of our study was to assess the outcome of hemorrhoidal dearterialization, achieved by a dedicated laser energy device. Method: From February 2013 to December 2017, 441 patients with second- or third-degree hemor-rhoids were studied. The primary end point was a reduction in the bleeding rate; secondary end points were; reduction in pain and recurrence of the symptoms which patients complaint. The procedure was carried out as 1-day surgery. A 1,470 nm diode laser device was employed to seal the terminal branch-es of the hemorrhoidal arteries. Follow-up was scheduled at 1 and 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months. Results: Two early postoperative bleeding (2/441) which recquired surgical intervention, Late com-plications were Eight (8/441) thrombosed hemorrhoids that resolved medically and recurrence of the symptoms which patients suffer in 10 patients (10/441). Postoperative pain was recorded by using a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) on which 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. VAS protocol was followed up after 1 week, 1 month. Mean pain score was 0.65 in postoperative 1 week and decreased gradually. All patients were discharged on the day of surgery. Conclusion: The hemorrhoid laser procedure was effective in improving bleeding and pain symp-toms in patients with Grade II and III hemorrhoids, but prospective randomized controlled studies are needed for evidence based conclusions.
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Ünal Sabancı, Taner Oruğ, Erhan Uncu
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