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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025

Analysis of recurrence after stapled hemorrhoidopexy in grade IV hemorrhoid disease.

Ahmet Erkek, Muhammed K Yıldırak, Abdullah Yıldız, Barış Sevinç

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Ahmet ErkekDepartment of General Surgery, Istinye University, İstanbul 34600, Türkiye.
Muhammed K YıldırakDepartment of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul 34400, Türkiye.
Abdullah YıldızDepartment of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul 34400, Türkiye.
Barış SevinçDepartment of General Surgery, Uşak University Faculty of Medicine, Uşak 64100, Türkiye. drbarissevinc@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundStapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) is one of the most commonly used surgical techniques for hemorrhoidal disease, being particularly effective for grade III and IV hemorrhoids. The procedure is associated with better short-term outcomes, including less postoperative pain, shorter operative time, faster return to work, and higher patient satisfaction. However, there is a risk-benefit debate surrounding SH due to significant complications from the procedure, such as anal stenosis, rectovaginal fistula, fecal incontinence, and recurrence.

aimTo evaluate recurrence rates and factors influencing surgical outcomes following SH in patients with grade III and IV hemorrhoids.

methodsThis retrospective, single-center study enrolled a total of 77 patients with grade III/IV hemorrhoids for analysis. Early (less than 7 days after SH) and late (7 or more days after SH) complications were analyzed. Recurrence rates were calculated as well.

resultsPatients were categorized by hemorrhoid grade and showed no differences in demographic data between the two groups. Recurrence was observed in 4 patients (23.6%) with grade IV hemorrhoids, and no recurrence was noted in patients with grade III hemorrhoids. Postoperative bleeding, incomplete defecation, urgent defecation, incontinence, skin tags, and anal fissure were complications reported by both groups.

conclusionDue to the high recurrence rate, SH is not an appropriate treatment option for patients with grade IV hemorrhoids. Open surgery may be a more suitable option for these patients.

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HemorrhoidsProcedure for prolapsed hemorrhoidsRecurrenceStapled hemorrhoidopexySurgery

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