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MODIFIED STAPLED HAEMORRHOIDECTOMY: A SUGGESTED IMPROVED TECHNIQUE
Author(s) -
Ng KhengHong,
Chew MinHoe,
Eu KongWeng
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04484.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dilator , surgery
Background: Longo’s technique of stapled haemorrhoidopexy has revolutionized management of symptomatic haemorrhoids. However, several problems have been identified in the original Longo’s technique. In particular, recurrence of haemorrhoidal tissue has been found to be significantly higher. Methods: An improved technique with key differences to address these shortcomings is described. The modified stapled haemorrhoidectomy procedure described is carried out without the circular anal dilator and includes the placement of a low purse string of 2–3 cm. Conclusion: This technique is proposed as an improvement to the current stapled haemorrhoidopexy.