ArticleAnnals of African medicine2025
The Outcome of Laser Ablation Hemorrhoidoplasty versus Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy.
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Abstract
contextHemorrhoids affect a significant proportion of the population, and the choice between laser hemorrhoidoplasty and conventional hemorrhoidectomy remains a crucial clinical decision.
aimsThe aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of piles management with laser hemorrhoidoplasty versus conventional surgical hemorrhoidectomy. SETTINGS AND
designA retrospective data collection from hospital registry about 50 patients who underwent laser hemorrhoidoplasty and another 50 patients who underwent conventional hemorrhoidectomy. SUBJECTS AND
methodsDemographic and clinical data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Data were meticulously collected and analyzed, employing SPSS statistical software. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: SPSS statistical software was used for statistical analysis.
resultsThe mean age was 40.45 years, with a balanced gender distribution. While no significant difference in age was observed between treatment groups, notable variations in gender and hemorrhoid degree distribution were evident. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty exhibited a higher percentage of patients with second-degree hemorrhoids, while conventional hemorrhoidectomy had a higher prevalence of more severe hemorrhoids (degree 3 or 4). Clinical outcomes revealed that laser hemorrhoidoplasty was associated with less postoperative pain and bleeding. Notably, all laser patients reported mild pain (1-3), while the conventional group exhibited a broader spectrum, including severe pain (7-9) in 96% of cases. Furthermore, bleeding outcomes were more favorable in the laser group, with 100% experiencing minor bleeding compared to the conventional group, which showed a higher incidence of both minor and moderate bleeding.
conclusionsThe observed advantages of laser hemorrhoidoplasty in terms of reduced postoperative pain and bleeding suggest its potential as a favorable alternative, particularly in less severe cases.
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