Evaluation of post-operative complications after Milligan- Morgan haemorrhoidectomy versus Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy techniques

Background Haemorrhoidal disease is one of the oldest illnesses known to mankind. It leads to significant pain, discomfort and poor quality of life. It is one of the common diseases which affect mankind but it is difficult to give an accurate figure of the prevalence because although many patients present with symptoms, many do not and some never bring it to notice of clinicians. The word hemorrhoids means flow of blood, the word pile means a ball, indicating two cardinal symptoms of this disease; bleeding per rectum and mass per anus. Aim of the work Aim of the work is to detect and compare the post-operative complications (Pain, Bleeding and anal stenosis) after 2 of the most commonly used techniques for management of the clinically diagnosed third and fourth stage hemorrhoids: Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy and stapler hemorrhoidopexy. Patient and Methods After obtaining approval from The College Ethical Committee, the study entitled "Evaluation of Postoperative Complications after Open MM Hemorrhidectomy versus Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy" was conducted on a total of 30 patients with hemorrhoids undergoing either conventional hemorrhoidectomy by Milligan Morgan (MM) technique or stapler hemorrhoidopexy. The patients were selected randomly after fulfilling the inclusion criteria in the department of general surgery, Ain Shams University hospitals over a period of 4 months starting from 1 August 2019 to 1 December 2019. Patients were admitted via surgical outpatient clinic. Patients were randomly distributed to 2 groups (A & B), each group containing 15 patients. Results A total of 30 patients who underwent either conventional hemorrhoidectomy (CH) or stapler hemorrhoidopexy (SH) in The Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University included in this study for 4 months started from 1/8/2019 and ended in 1/12/2019 and the following results are obtained. Conclusion Haemorrhoidal disease is considered as one of the commonest ano-rectal diseases. Non-surgical measures whatever drug therapy or office procedures, can be presented to the patients with stage 1 and stage 2 haemorrhoids. However, when these measures fail, surgical intervention must be thought for the patients with stage 3 and stage 4 haemorrhoids. Surgical intervention should be tailored to each patient in accordance to the seriousness of symptoms, the magnitude of the external anorectal element and the presence of any concurrent ano-rectal morbidity. At present, there are many surgical interventions obtainable for treatment of prolapsing piles disease and most of them yielding acceptable success rates. Conventional Haemorrhoidectomy (CH) whatever open (Milligan Morgan) or closed (Ferguson) is considered the gold standard for surgical intervention of piles but due to the severe associated post-operative pain, especially with defecation, Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy (SH) seems to present shorter operative time, less post-operative pain, less bleeding and anal stricture and also less time off work in comparison with CH. Although rare but horrible complications have been noted with SH, which dictate that SH should be performed only by experienced surgeons. Eventually we strongly recommend the use of stapler devices for haemorrhoidectomy when and where possible especially for high grade and prolapsing haemorrhoids although more research and study should be made in this concern for more confirmation of our results due to decreased specimen size and short post-operative follow up period in our study.

Comparative Analysis for the Treatment of Hemorrhoids Using Harmonic Scalpel versus Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Background: Hemorrhoidectomy is one of the most effective treatments for Grade III/IV hemorrhoids. This study was aimed to compare the outcomes and postoperative complications arising from the harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy with conventional hemorrhoidectomy. Methods: In this retrospective study, 1120 patients were operated on for symptomatic Grade III/IV hemorrhoids during April 2004-April 2020. In the conventional hemorrhoidectomy patient group, the operation was performed by Ferguson closed method using monopolar electrocautery, while the other patient group was operated using a harmonic scalpel. Patient demographic data and common patient complaints were recorded. Operation duration and blood loss during the procedure were noted. Regular follow up of the patients was done for 4 weeks, and postoperative pain relief was recorded using the Visual Analog Scale. Finally, patient satisfaction and complete wound healing were analyzed along with postoperative complications like incontinence, secondary hemorrhage, recurrence, and anal stenosis. Results: The patient demographic characteristics and preoperative complaints were similar for both groups. Harmonic scalpel procedure resulted in shorter operation time and less blood loss. Postoperative pain relief was substantially better in the patient group who underwent harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy. Harmonic hemorrhoidectomy procedure also resulted in higher patient satisfaction and wound healing. Minimal postoperative complications were observed for both groups. Conclusion: Harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy is a safe and effective procedure that achieves simultaneous tissue and vessel sealing. It reduces the duration of the operation, blood loss, postoperative pain, and complications compared to a conventional hemorrhoidectomy procedure.

Laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) using a 1470 nm radial fibre laser – early efficacy assessment based on own data

Introduction. Haemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common colorectal conditions. Although many treatment methods have been developed, Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy remains the most widely practised surgical technique. Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty using a 1470 nm radial fibre laser. The following variables were analysed: procedure duration, length of procedure-related hospital stay, postoperative pain, and time to return to normal daily activities. Material and methods. The study group included 178 patients (women 45%, men 55%), including 82 patients undergoing laser hemorrhoidoplasty and 96 patients undergoing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy. The mean age of the patients was 50 years, with the youngest patient aged 19 years and the oldest patient aged 65 years. The mean age of patients was lower in the laser hemorrhoidoplasty group (54.23 vs 45.15 years). The mean follow-up was 14 months (3-35 years). Results. The mean duration of laser hemorrhoidoplasty was shorter than that of Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy (13.9 vs. 22.3 min). There was no need for a revision surgery after laser hemorrhoidoplasty, whereas reoperation was necessary in three cases after classical hemorrhoidectomy. The mean and the shortest time of return to work was 14 and 5 days for laser hemorrhoidoplasty compared to 21 and 15 days for classical hemorrhoidectomy, respectively. Opioid analgesics were needed in 51% of patients after Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy and none of the patients after laser hemorrhoidoplasty. Conclusions. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty is an effective treatment approach in grade II-IV haemorrhoidal disease. It is associated with less pain compared to conventional hemorrhoidectomy. The duration of both the procedure itself and hospital stay is shorter after laser hemorrhoidoplasty compared to Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy. The return to normal daily activities is also faster in the first case.

Hemorrhoidectomy in Patients with Grade III and IV Disease: Harmonic Scalpel compared with Conventional technique.

Objectives: To compare conventional hemorrhoidectomy with harmonic scalped hemorhoidectomy for Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy is traditional closed procedure for 3rd and 4th degree hemorrhoids that is being practiced since centuries. With new innovations and technology, harmonic scalpel is an ultrasonic device which has shown to have promising results. With these two techniques a comparison study variables of pain outcome as a patient perceives, time taken for operation and length of stay in hospital. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Services hospital Lahore. Period: From August 2015 to February, 2016. Material & Methods: Patients were divided into two equal groups: Group A: conventional hemorrhoidectomy and Group B: Harmonic Scalpel. The study was performed by a single surgical operating team. Patient’s selection criteria were male and female between 20 to 80 ages with III and IV degree hemorrhoids. The outcomes were operative time, post-operative pain and duration of stay in the hospital. Results: One hundred patients with mean age 40.86+10.26 were included and randomly assigned. This came out significant difference in operative time 28.4+11.004, postoperative pain 3.73+1.96, and length of hospital stay 2.43+1.795. There were equal distribution in age and gender in both groups. Conclusions: It is concluded that harmonic scalpel technique in hemorrhoidectomy is better than conventional closed hemorrhoidectomy in 3rd and 4th degree hemorrhoids.