Comparing stapled hemorrhoidopexy vs. open and closed hemorrhoidectomy.

Completed

• Conditions: Symptomatic hemorrhoids who were deemed to require surgical treatment; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12040297
• Lead Sponsor: The Campus Bio-Medico University (Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-02-19
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids who were deemed to require surgical treatment:
1. First haemorrhoidal surgery
2. Disease involving all three main peduncles
3. Residence within 50 km of the hospital (to allow close follow-up).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients underwent at associated or previous other surgical procedure for perianal pathologies
2. Patients with preoperative incontinence
3. Patients with with contraindication for general anaesthesia
4. Retired
5. Unemployed
6. Underage
7. Pregnant
8. Patient with major physical or mental comorbidities

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified