BACKGROUND Stapled hemorrhoidopexy(SH)is currently a widely accepted method for treating the prolapse of internal hemorrhoids.Postoperative anal stenosis is a critical complication of SH.A remedy for this involves the...BACKGROUND Stapled hemorrhoidopexy(SH)is currently a widely accepted method for treating the prolapse of internal hemorrhoids.Postoperative anal stenosis is a critical complication of SH.A remedy for this involves the removal of the circumferential staples of the anastomosis,followed by the creation of a hand-sewn anastomosis.Numerous studies have reported modified SH procedures to improve outcomes.We hypothesized that our modified SH technique may help reduce complications of anal stenosis after SH.AIM To compare outcomes of staple removal at the 3-and 9-o’clock positions during modified SH in patients with mixed hemorrhoids.METHODS This was a single-center,retrospective,observational study.Patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids who underwent standard or modified SH at our colorectal center between January 1,2015,and January 1,2020,were included.The operation time,blood loss,length of hospital stay,and incidence of minor or major complic-ations were recorded.RESULTS Patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids who underwent standard or modified SH at our colorectal center between January 1,2015 and January 1,2020,were included.Operation time,blood loss,length of hospital stay,and incidence of minor or major complications were recorded.We investigated 187 patients(mean age,50.9 years)who had undergone our modified SH and 313 patients(mean age,53.0 years)who had undergone standard SH.In the modified SH group,54%of patients had previously undergone surgical intervention for hemorrhoids,compared with the 40.3%of patients in the standard SH group.The modified SH group included five(2.7%)patients with anal stenosis,while 21(6.7%)patients in the standard SH group had complications of anal stenosis.There was a significant relationship between the rate of postoperative anal stenosis and the modified SH:0.251(0.085-0.741)and 0.211(0.069-0.641)in multiple regression analysis.The modified SH technique is a safe surgical method for advanced grade hemorrhoids and might result in a lower rate of postoperative anal stenosis than standard SH.CONCLUSION The modified SH technique is a safe surgical method for advanced grade hemorrhoids and might result in a lower rate of postoperative anal stenosis than standard SH.展开更多
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a surgical procedure used worldwide for the treatment of grade Ⅲ and N hemorrhoids in all age groups. However, lifethreatening complications occur occasionally. The following case report de...Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a surgical procedure used worldwide for the treatment of grade Ⅲ and N hemorrhoids in all age groups. However, lifethreatening complications occur occasionally. The following case report describes the development of pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy. A literature review of techniques used to manage major septic complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy was performed. There is no standardized treatment currently available. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a safe, effective and time-efficient procedure in the hands of experienced colorectal surgeons.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Stapled hemorrhoidopexy(SH)is currently a widely accepted method for treating the prolapse of internal hemorrhoids.Postoperative anal stenosis is a critical complication of SH.A remedy for this involves the removal of the circumferential staples of the anastomosis,followed by the creation of a hand-sewn anastomosis.Numerous studies have reported modified SH procedures to improve outcomes.We hypothesized that our modified SH technique may help reduce complications of anal stenosis after SH.AIM To compare outcomes of staple removal at the 3-and 9-o’clock positions during modified SH in patients with mixed hemorrhoids.METHODS This was a single-center,retrospective,observational study.Patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids who underwent standard or modified SH at our colorectal center between January 1,2015,and January 1,2020,were included.The operation time,blood loss,length of hospital stay,and incidence of minor or major complic-ations were recorded.RESULTS Patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids who underwent standard or modified SH at our colorectal center between January 1,2015 and January 1,2020,were included.Operation time,blood loss,length of hospital stay,and incidence of minor or major complications were recorded.We investigated 187 patients(mean age,50.9 years)who had undergone our modified SH and 313 patients(mean age,53.0 years)who had undergone standard SH.In the modified SH group,54%of patients had previously undergone surgical intervention for hemorrhoids,compared with the 40.3%of patients in the standard SH group.The modified SH group included five(2.7%)patients with anal stenosis,while 21(6.7%)patients in the standard SH group had complications of anal stenosis.There was a significant relationship between the rate of postoperative anal stenosis and the modified SH:0.251(0.085-0.741)and 0.211(0.069-0.641)in multiple regression analysis.The modified SH technique is a safe surgical method for advanced grade hemorrhoids and might result in a lower rate of postoperative anal stenosis than standard SH.CONCLUSION The modified SH technique is a safe surgical method for advanced grade hemorrhoids and might result in a lower rate of postoperative anal stenosis than standard SH.
文摘Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a surgical procedure used worldwide for the treatment of grade Ⅲ and N hemorrhoids in all age groups. However, lifethreatening complications occur occasionally. The following case report describes the development of pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy. A literature review of techniques used to manage major septic complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy was performed. There is no standardized treatment currently available. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a safe, effective and time-efficient procedure in the hands of experienced colorectal surgeons.
