Comparative study between circular stapled haemorroidectomy, and diathermy haemorroidectomy

ABSTRACT

In this study, 220 patients were randomized to either stapled hemorrhoidectomy [n = 110] or diathermy hemorrhoidectomy [n = 110]. Each patient received standardized postoperative analgesic and laxative regimens and completed a linear analogue pain score every six hours during the first postoperative day, at the time of the first motion and twice daily until discharge from hospital. Operating time, frequency of postoperative analgesic intake, hospital stay and postoperative complications were also recorded. The mean [range] age was 39.2 [30-63] years in group 1 and 41.1 [32-61] years in group 2. The stapled group had a shorter operating time, less frequent postoperative analgesia intake and shorter hospital stay. The postoperative complications were less frequent in the stapled group