This prospective, multicenter study compares the efficacy and functional outcomes of three surgical treatments for symptomatic Goligher Grade III internal hemorrhoids: Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP), Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy (HET), and conventional closed hemorrhoidectomy (Ferguson technique). Due to strong patient preferences in hemorrhoidal surgery, this study utilizes a pragmatic, preference-tolerant design. Eligible patients will undergo standardized counseling and select their preferred treatment arm. The study aims to evaluate whether minimally invasive energy-based therapies offer superior postoperative pain relief and faster functional recovery compared to conventional hemorrhoidectomy
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Time to Functional Recovery
Timeframe: Up to 1 month post-operation
Post-operative Pain Trajectory (Area Under the Curve)
Timeframe: Post-operative Day 1 to Day 14