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Conventional versus diathermy coagulation haemorrhoidectomy - a prospective study

Background Haemorrhoids is one of the most frequently encountered anorectal disorders in clinical practice of surgeon. The main aim of the study was to compare conventional haemorrhoidectomy to diathermy coagulation.

Methods 60 patients irrespective of their age and sex suffering from the late second and third degree hemorrhoids were divided into 2 groups of 30 patients each. Group A patients were subjected to conventional closed haemorrhoidectomy. Group B patients were subjected to diathermy coagulation of the pedicle.

Results The results were compared by comparing complications and relief of symptoms after each surgery. The follow up was done for 3 months.

Conclusions The traditional method of mass ligature of haemorrhoidal pedicle is not necessary and electrocoagulation of haemorrhoidal pedical is safe, economical and less time consuming.