One year follow up of a randomized trial comparing Ligasure™ with open haemorrhoidectomy
2004; Wiley; Volume: 6; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1463-1318.2004.00608.x
ISSN1463-1318
AutoresDaniel Lawes, Fausto Palazzo, David Francis, M A Clifton,
Tópico(s)Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
ResumoAbstract Background Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy is an effective treatment for prolapsing haemorrhoids, however, concerns exist regarding potential damage to the anal sphincters. Methods Patients previously included into a randomized trial comparing open and Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy were contacted by postal questionnaire to evaluate their overall satisfaction and continence at 12 months post operatively. Results Thirteen patients who underwent open and 17 who underwent Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy were evaluated. Three patients from the open group and 2 from the Ligasure™ group were unhappy with the result ( P = 0.37) and minor incontinence was reported in 5 Ligasure™ and 2 open patients ( P = 0.42). Conclusion Patient satisfaction and post operative continence scores at 1 year post operatively are comparable for open and Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy.
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