ArticleAnnals of coloproctology2016
Comparison of a Hemorrhoidectomy With Ultrasonic Scalpel Versus a Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy.
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- Psychological states could affect postsurgical pain after hemorrhoidectomy: A prospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
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- Safety and Effectiveness of Tailored Hemorrhoidectomy in Outpatients Setting.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Comparison of Effects of Vessel-Sealing Devices and Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy on Postoperative Pain and Quality of Life.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2018Article
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- Have Any Changes in Pain Been Noted After a Hemorrhoidectomy Since the Establishment of the Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy?Annals of coloproctology · 2016Article
- Hemostasis with the Ultrasonic Scalpel.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
- Challenges and Prospects of Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty in a Low Resource Setting: The LUTH Experience.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
purposeA variety of instruments, including circular staplers, ultrasonic scalpels, lasers, and bipolar electrothermal devices, are currently used when performing a hemorrhoidectomy. This study compared outcomes between hemorrhoidectomies performed with an ultrasonic scalpel and conventional methods.
methodsThe study was a randomized prospective review of data available between May 2013 and December 2013, involving 50 patients who had undergone a hemorrhoidectomy for grade III or IV internal hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoidal pedicle was coagulated with an ultrasonic device in the ultrasonic scalpel group (n = 25) and sutured with 3-0 vicryl material after excision in the conventional method group (n = 25).
resultsThe patients' demographics, clinical characteristics, and lengths of hospital stay were similar in both groups. The mean ages of the conventional and the ultrasonic scalpel groups were, respectively, 20.8 ± 1.6 and 22.4 ± 5.0 years (P = 0.240). In comparison with the conventional method group, the ultrasonic scalpel group had a shorter operation time (P < 0.005), less postoperative pain on the visual analogue scale score (for example, P = 0.211 on postoperative day 1), and less postoperative bleeding (P = 0.034). No significant differences in postoperative complications were observed between the 2 groups.
conclusionA hemorrhoidectomy using an ultrasonic scalpel is an effective and safe procedure. The ultrasonic scalpel reduces the operation time, the postoperative blood loss, and the postoperative pain. Long-term follow-up with larger-scale studies is required to evaluate normal activity after a hemorrhoidectomy performed with an ultrasonic scalpel.
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