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Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty Versus Ligasure Hemorrhoidectomy: A Comparative Analysis.
Curēus 2023 August
Background and objective Minimally invasive techniques in the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids have been gaining in popularity. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) and LigaSure™ (LigH; Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) hemorrhoidectomy methods are the most recent innovative methods that are increasingly used. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two innovative techniques. Methods The data of patients who underwent LHP or LigH for grade III hemorrhoidal disease at our clinic between January 2022 and June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative pain levels, time to return to work or daily activities, complication rates, and recurrence rates of the treated patients were recorded. Results A total of 100 patients were included in the study. Of these, 48 patients had LHP surgery and 52 had LigH surgery. The demographic characteristics of both groups were similar. The mean operation time was statistically significantly shorter in the LHP group (p<0.001). The visual analog scale (VAS) scores on postoperative days one and seven were lower in favor of the LHP (2.4 ± 0.7 and 1.2 ± 0.9 vs. 6.2 ± 1.5 and 3.8 ± 1.3, respectively; p< 0.001). The median time to return to daily activity was 2.3 (range: one to three) days in the LHP group and 4.6 (range: 3-11) days in the LigH group (p<0.001). Recurrence was observed in 11 (22%) patients in the LHP group and in three (6%) patients in the LigH group (p<0.001). Conclusion Based on our findings, LHP is an effective procedure for the surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease as it is associated with less morbidity, less pain, early return to work, and acceptable recurrence rates.
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