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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2004; 17(2): 131-142
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828660
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Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: The Argument for Usage

Marc Singer1 , Herand Abcarian1
  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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27 May 2004 (online)

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Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a new procedure for the treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. Experience and prospective trials are helping to define this procedure's role. Published data confirm that stapled hemorrhoidopexy offers similar control of symptoms with the benefits of reduced postoperative pain when compared with excisional techniques. Reduction in pain is the most significant benefit of this operation. Clearly, the cost of the stapling device exceeds the cost of the sutures required to perform an excisional hemorrhoidectomy. Patients should undergo medical therapy and rubber band ligation first; however, patients being considered for excisional hemorrhoidectomy should be offered stapled hemorrhoidectomy as a less painful alternative.

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Hemorrhoidectomy - stapled hemorrhoidopexy - hemorrhoids

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Herand AbcarianM.D. 

University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Surgery

840 S. Wood, Room 518

Chicago, IL 60612

Email: abcarian@uic.edu

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