CompletedNot Applicable

LigaSure Hemorrhoidectomy Versus Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy

Kuwait115 participantsStarted 2006-01

Plain-language summary

This study was designed to compare the outcome of LigaSure hemorrhoidectomy and stapled hemorrhoidopexy for prolapsed hemorrhoids.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (above 18 years) * With prolapsed hemorrhoids (grades III or IV) Exclusion Criteria: * Complicated hemorrhoid * Coexisting perianal disease * Previous perianal surgery * Unfit for general anesthesia * Pregnancy * History of bleeding tendency

What they're measuring

Assessment of postoperative pain

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01097759

SponsorKuwait Oil Company Ahmadi Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2007-07

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