Assessment of Post-operative Complications, Recurrence Rate, and Patient Satisfaction After Undergoing Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy Intervention for Grades III and IV Hemorrhoids among Adult Patients of North India

Introduction: Hemorrhoids are one of the most frequent anorectal disorders encountered by clinicians in day-to-day practiceand constitute about 50% of colorectal investigations. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) represents the first dramatic change inthe treatment of hemorrhoids. Since its introduction, some researchers have raised concerns about the recurrence rate as wellas patient satisfaction. Hence, the present study was carried out to evaluate recurrence rate and patient overall satisfactionwith SH procedure at a tertiary care center in North India.Materials and Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained at the start of the study from the Institutional Review Board. A totalof 100 patients with Grade III/IV hemorrhoids were included. SH was performed as per the standard procedures. Data werecollected on complications developed post operatively at different follow-ups and an overall patient satisfaction. The data werecoded and entered into Microsoft Excel 2010.Results: Post-operative complications we observed at the 1st week were bleeding and discharge in 5%, pain in 9%, and urinaryretention in 11% of enrolled cohorts. At 1 month, hematoma formation was observed in 7.3% of total remaining patients (n = 96)and 5.2% still had post-operative pain. At 6 months, pruritus and stenosis were witnessed in 4.3% and 1.1%, respectively, oftotal remaining patients (n = 93). Recurrence rate was found 4.3% at the end of 6 months. The overall complication rates at 1week, 1 month, and 6 months follow-up were 25%, 12.5%, and 9.7%, respectively.Conclusion: The findings of our study confirm that SH is associated with a high patient satisfaction and with a lesser postoperative complications. We conclude that SH is safe with many short-term benefits.

Hemorroidopexia. Nuestra experiencia. Análisis descriptivo de las complicaciones de la técnica de hemorroideopexia con sutura mecánica y el grado de satisfacción / Hemorroidopexy Our experience. Descriptive analysis of the complications of the hemorrhoidepexy technique with mechanical suture and the degree of satisfaction

Introducción: La hemorroidopexia con sutura mecánica, es una técnica eficaz para los prolapsos hemorroidales grado III y IV. Objetivo: Describir nuestra experiencia con dicho método. Material y métodos: Se realizó un análisis descriptivo, retrospectivo sobre una base de datos cargada en forma prospectiva. Se analizaron pacientes con hemorroides grado III y IV, en quienes se realizó hemorroidopexia con PPH- 03, desde enero del 2010 hasta diciembre de 2017. Se evaluaron las variables demográficas, las complicaciones y el grado de satisfacción. Se realizó seguimiento postoperatorio semanal, a los 15 días, al mes, a los 6 meses y finalmente un control telefónico. Resultados: Se estudiaron 452 pacientes. La edad media fue de 46 años (rango: 20-75), siendo el 63% (n=291) del sexo masculino. El 84% (n=387) presentaban hemorroides grado III. El índice de complicación fue del 25% (n=115) durante el periodo de seguimiento, en el postoperatorio inmediato, 60 (52%) pacientes presentaron un evento considerado como complicación, y 55 (48%) pacientes presentaron complicaciones mediatas y tardías. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron: dolor en 37 (8%) de los pacientes, seguida por proctorragía en 18 casos (4%) y trombosis hemorroidal externa en 15 pacientes (3,3%). (AU)

Background: Hemorrhoidopexy with mechanical suture is an effective technique for hemorrhoidal prolapses grade III and IV. Objective: Describe our experience with this method. Material and methods: A descriptive, retrospective analysis was performed on a prospectively loaded database. Patients with grade III and IV hemorrhoids were analyzed, in whom hemorrhoidopexy was performed with PPH-03, from January 2010 to December 2017. Demographic variables, complications and degree of satisfaction were evaluated. Weekly postoperative follow-up was performed at 15 days, at month, at 6 months and finally a telephone control. Results: 452 patients were studied. The average age was 46 years (range,: 20 - 75), being 63% (n = 291) of the male sex. 84% (n = 387) had grade III hemorrhoids. The complication rate was 25% (n = 115) during the follow-up period, in the immediate postoperative period, 60 (52%). The most frequent complications were: pain in 37 (8%) patients, follow-up by proctorrhagia in 18 cases (4%) and hemorrhoidal thrombosis external in 15 patients (3.3%). (AU)

Hemorroidopexia con sutura mecánica: ¿Qué hemos aprendido? / Hemorrhoidopexy with mechanical suture: What have we learned?

Introducción: El procedimiento ideal para el tratamiento de la Enfermedad Hemorroidal debe aliviar los síntomas, conservar la funcionalidad anorrectal y minimizar las complicaciones. En los Grados III y IV estos objetivos representan un verdadero desafío. Objetivo: Comunicar la experiencia de un equipo quirúrgico con el procedimiento de Hemorroidopexia con sutura mecánica y revisar la evidencia nacional e internacional. Diseño: Análisis retrospectivo sobre una base de datos prospectiva. Material y método: Entre junio de 2007 y diciembre de 2016, fueron intervenidos 135 pacientes con Enfermedad Hemorroidal sintomática Grados III y IV. Se analizan las variables demográficas, indicaciones, técnica, morbilidad a corto y largo plazo. Resultados: 59% de los operados fueron mujeres. La edad promedio con todos los procedimientos fue de 51 años. El 52% de los pacientes presentaban Hemorroides Grado III y el 47% Hemorroides Grado IV. La Hemorroidopexia se realizó como Cirugía ambulatoria en el 17% de los casos. El índice global de complicaciones fue de 11,11%, que agrupamos según Clasificación de Dindo-Clavien. No se registraron complicaciones graves ni mortalidad. Conclusiones: La Hemorroidopexia con sutura mecánica es un procedimiento seguro y efectivo para el tratamiento de los grados avanzados de Enfermedad Hemorroidal. Puede llevarse a cabo en forma ambulatoria. Son esenciales la correcta indicación y capacidad para el manejo de probables complicaciones. (AU)

Background: The best surgical procedure for the Hemorrhoidal Disease must relieve the symptoms, retain anorrectal functionality and minimize complications. At Grades III and IV those aims are a real challege. Objective: To comunicate the one surgical team experience whit stapled Hemhoirrodopexy and to analyse the national and international evidence. Design: Análisis retrospectivo sobre una base de datos prospectiva. Methods: From June 2007 to December 2016 we operated 135 patients to have Hemorrhoidal Disease Grade III and IV. We described demographics dates, indications, and surgical procedure, short and long morbidity. Results: 59% of the patientes was female. In all procedures, de mean age was 50. 52% of the patients was Hemhorroid Disease Grade III and 47% was Grade IV. The Stapled Hemhoirrodopexy was Ambulatory in 17%. The global morbidity was 11,11%. No, have mortality with the surgical procedure. Conclusions: The Stapled Hemohoirodopexy is a safe and effective surgical procedure to treatment of symptomatic Grade III and IV of Hemorrhoidal Disease. It can be carried out as ambulatory surgery. Are clues the right indication and the capacity to resolve complications. (AU)

Early Experience With a Partial Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy for Treating Patients With Grades III–IV Prolapsing Hemorrhoids

PURPOSE: Circular stapled hemorrhoidopexy (CSH) is widely used to treat patients with grades III–IV hemorrhoids because of less pain and short hospital stay. However, this procedure is associated with some complications, such as urge to defecate, anal stenosis, staple line dehiscence, abscess and sepsis. To avoid these complications, surgeons perform a partial stapled hemorrhoidopexy (PSH). The aim of this study is to present our early experience with the PSH. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 58 patients with hemorrhoids who were treated with a PSH at Busan Hang-Un Hospital from January 2016 to June 2016. A specially designed tri-window anoscope was used, and a purse string suture was made at the mucosae of the protruding hemorrhoids through the window of the anoscope. The hemorrhoidopexy was done by using a circular stapler. RESULTS: Of the 58 patients included in this study, 34 were male and 24 were female patients (mean age, 50.4 years). The mean operation time was 12.4 minutes, and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 3.8 days. Three patients experienced bleeding (5.1%) 5 urinary retention (8.6%) and 5 skin tags (8.6%). Urge to defecate, tenesmus, abscess, rectovaginal fistula, anal stricture, incontinence, and recurrence did not occur. CONCLUSION: PSH is a minimally invasive, feasible, and safe technique for treating patients with grades III–IV hemorrhoids. A PSH, instead of a CSH, can be used to treat certain patients with hemorrhoids.

Long term results after stapled hemorrhoidopexy alone and complemented by excisional hemorrhoidectomy: a retrospective cohort study / Resultados tardios após hemorroidopexia mecânica isolada e complementada por operação excisional

ABSTRACT Background: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is associated with less postoperative pain and faster recovery. However, it may be associated with a greater risk of symptomatic recurrence. We hypothesized that undertaking a limited surgical excision of hemorrhoid disease after stapling may be a valid approach for selected patients. Aim: To compare long-term results after stapled hemorrhoidopexy with and without complementation with closed excisional technique. Method: In a retrospective uni-institutional cohort study, sixty-five (29 men) patients underwent stapled hemorrhoidopexy and 21 (13 men) underwent stapled hemorrhoidopexy with excision. The same surgeons operated on all cases. Patients underwent stapled hemorrhoidectomy associated with excisional surgery if symptoms attributable to external hemorrhoid piles were observed preoperatively, or if residual prolapse or bulky external disease was observed after the firing of the stapler. A closed excisional diathermy hemorrhoidectomy without vascular ligation was utilized in all complemented cases. All clinical variables were obtained from a questionnaire evaluation obtained through e-mail, telephone interview, or office follow-up. Results: The median duration of postoperative follow-up was 48.5 (6-40) months. Patients with grades 3 and 4 hemorrhoid disease were operated on more frequently using stapled hemorrhoidopexy complemented with excisional technique (95.2% vs. 55.4%, p=0.001). Regarding respectively stapled hemorrhoidopexy and stapled hemorrhoidopexy complemented with excision, there was no difference between the techniques in relation to symptom recurrence (43% and 33%, p=0.45) and median interval between surgery and symptom recurrence (30 (8-84) and 38.8 (8-65) months, p=0.80). Eight (12.3%) patients were re-operated after stapled hemorrhoidopexy and 2 (9.6%), after hemorrhoidopexy with excision (p=0.78). Patient distribution in both groups according to the degree of postoperative satisfaction was similar (p=0.97). Conclusion: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy combined with an excisional technique was effective for more advanced hemorrhoid disease. The combination may have prevented symptomatic recurrence associated to stapled hemorrhoidopexy alone.

RESUMO Racional: A hemorroidopexia com grampeador está significativamente associada a menor dor pós-operatória e recuperação mais rápida. No entanto, há evidência de que possa ter maior taxa de recorrência sintomática. A hipótese é que empreender excisão cirúrgica limitada da doença hemorroidária após o grampeamento pode ser abordagem válida para pacientes selecionados. Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados comparativos a longo prazo após a técnica de grampeamento isolada ou associada à complementação por técnica excisional fechada. Método: Coorte retrospectiva, com 65 (29 homens) pacientes submetidos à hemorroidopexia por grampeamento e 21 (13 homens) a ela complementada por técnica excisional. Os pacientes foram submetidos à complementação do grampeamento se sintomas atribuíveis às hemorróidas externas fossem observados no pré-operatório, ou se prolapso residual ou doença externa volumosa existisse após o disparo do grampeador. A hemorroidectomia excisional fechada por eletrocauterização sem ligadura vascular foi utilizada em todos os casos de complementação. Todas as variáveis ​​clínicas foram obtidos a partir de um questionário eletrônico, entrevista por telefone, ou em consulta. Resultados: A duração média do seguimento pós-operatório foi de 48,5 (6-40) meses. Os pacientes com graus hemorroidários 3 e 4 foram operados com mais frequência usando grampeamento complementado por técnica excisional (95,2% vs. 55,4% - p=0,001). Os pacientes operados por grampeamento sem e com complementação por técnica excisional, não houve diferença entre os grupos quanto a recidiva dos sintomas (43% vs. 33%, p=0,45, respectivamente) ou quanto ao intervalo médio entre a opração e a recorrência dos sintomas (30 (8-84) vs. 38,8 (8-65) meses, p=0,80). Oito (12,3%) pacientes foram reoperados após grampeamento isolado e 2 (9,6%), após grampeamento complementado por técnica excisional (p=0,78). O grau de satisfação pós-operatória foi semelhante entre as técnicas (p=0,97). Conclusão: A hemorroidopexia por grampeamento combinada com técnica excisional foi eficaz para a doença hemorróida mais avançada. A combinação pode ter impedido a recorrência sintomática associada a hemorroidopexia isolada.

Persistent Bleeding Following a Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy

A stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) is widely used for treatment of patients with grades III and IV hemorrhoids. The SH is easy to perform, is associated with less pain and allows early return to normal activities. However, complications, whether severe or not, have been reported. Here, we present the case of a female patient with persistent bleeding after a SH. The bleeding was caused by the formation of granulation tissue at the stapler line, diagnosed with sigmoidoscopy, and successfully treated via transanal excision (TAE) under spinal anesthesia. The biopsy showed inflammatory granulation tissue. After the TAE, her symptom was completely gone.

Complications after Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy

PURPOSE: While conventional hemorrhoidectomy is notorious for postoperative pain, stapled hemorrhoidopexy has been reported less painful because it has no anal wound. However, the safety of stapled hemorrhoidopexy is not established completely yet. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of stapled hemorrhoidopexy through analyzing the postoperative complications. METHODS: The author analyzed the complications of 63 patients treated with stapled hemorrhoidopexy by reviewing the medical records. All of the operations were performed by one surgeon. RESULTS: There were 39 men and 24 women with a mean age of 47.7 years. The majority of cases were carried out under spinal anesthesia except 4 cases of general anesthesia. The combined operations were performed in 16 cases (25.4%) including skin tag excision, external hemorrhoid excision, and polypectomy. The postoperative complications were 2 cases (3.2%) of rectal stenosis, 1 case (1.6%) of thrombosis, 1 case (1.6%) of abscess, and 1 case (1.6%) of late bleeding. Three patients were needed to rehospitalized and reoperation was needed in 1 case of thrombosis. One case of rectal stenosis was treated easily by manual dilatation. However, the other rectal stenosis was treated by Hega dilatation. CONCLUSION: Complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy may be different from complications after conventional hemorrhoidectomy. However, most of the complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy can be avoided by respecting the rectal wall anatomy during the procedure. Therefore, in terms of postoperative complications, the stapled hemorrhoidopexy may be a safe procedure.