Modern stapled Longo procedure vs. conventional Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized controlled trial.
Title | Modern stapled Longo procedure vs. conventional Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized controlled trial. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | Pavlidis, T., Papaziogas B., Souparis A., Patsas A., Koutelidakis I., & Papaziogas T. |
Journal | Int J Colorectal Dis |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 50-3 |
Date Published | 2002 Jan |
ISSN | 0179-1958 |
Keywords | Anesthesia, Epidural, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Hemorrhoids, Humans, Length of Stay, Male, Middle Aged, Pain Measurement, Pain, Postoperative, Patient Satisfaction, Prospective Studies, Surgical Stapling, Time Factors |
Abstract | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Postoperative pain is the most distressing sequela of conventional hemorrhoidectomy. A modern alternative of circumferential mucosectomy has been proposed to reduce the pain in this procedure. |
DOI | 10.1007/s003840100342 |
Alternate Journal | Int J Colorectal Dis |
PubMed ID | 12018455 |