RESUMEN
Ojective To evalute the efficacy of the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) in the treatment of patients with severe hemorrhoids (grade Ⅲ～Ⅳ?) Methods 60 cases of hemorrhoids at the third or fourth degree were operated on by PPH. Results The mean operation time was 9 minutes and mean hospitalization time was 2.5 days. Postoperative bleeding was noted in 8 cases (13.3%) at the 1 st and 7 th day after operation, which was cured by conservative methods. 24 patients had no annal spasm following the procedure. Follow-up period lasting for 1-7 months showed no complications Conclusions PPH is a safe and effective treatment for hemorrhoids at the third or fourth degree with the advantages of shorter hsopitaliztion time and quicker recovery.