Trial reportBMC surgery2024
Laser hemorrhoidoplasty vs. rubber band ligation: a randomized trial comparing 2 mini-invasive treatment for grade II hemorrhoids.
Trial report in BMC surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Global knowledge mapping and technological evolution in hemorrhoid therapy: a multi-tool bibliometric analysis.Updates in surgery · 2026Article
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Hemorrhoidal Disease.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Ruiyun procedure for hemorrhoids versus tissue-selective therapy stapler for grade II-III hemorrhoids: an exploratory retrospective comparative study.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty: Postoperative Outcomes and Predictive Factors for Pain, Bleeding, and Recovery.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- TONEFACT: Can even advanced hemorrhoids be treated without surgery? A paradigm shift in the management of hemorrhoids.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Review
- Latest Research Trends on the Management of Hemorrhoids.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2025Review
- Efficacy and safety of bipolar energy-based therapy for hemorrhoids: a systematic review.Annals of gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
purposeAs a minimally invasive procedure, laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) can not only relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids, but also protect the anal cushion structure. This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of LHP in the treatment of grade II hemorrhoids.
methodsA total of 70 patients with grade II hemorrhoids were randomly assigned to receive LHP or Rubber Band Ligation (RBL) (n = 35 per group) in 2019 from a single center. The postoperative pain, bleeding, feeling of anal distension(local falling, swelling, foreign body sensation, stool) and postoperative recurrence rate were compared between the two groups.
resultsThe postoperative pain, bleeding, and feeling of anal distension in the LHP group were improved significantly as compared with the RBL group within 2 weeks after surgery (P < 0.01). Both methods can relieve the symptoms of grade II hemorrhoids. There was no difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups at 1 year after surgery (P > 0.05). The patients in LHP group took less time to return to normal activities (P < 0.001).
conclusionsAs a minimally invasive treatment, LHP is easy and not traumatic and results in mild postoperative pain and few complications. It is an ideal choice for grade II hemorrhoids.
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