BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite the excellent results published on circular stapled mucosectomy (CSM), there is still some concern about the application of PPH-33 in the advanced haemorrhoidal disease, where a major prolapse may lead to insufficient resection and ensuing early recurrence. This study is aimed at comparing the outcomes after single purse-string CSM versus double purse-string CSM. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective randomised clinical trial of single versus double purse-string CSM for grade III-IV symptomatic haemorrhoids was used. One hundred consecutive patients were randomised to single (group 1, N=50) versus double purse-string CSM (group 2, N=50). RESULTS:The mean age was 50.7 years, with a predominance of males (63 vs. 37). Haemorrhoids were classified as grade III in 59% and grade IV in 41% of the patients. Mean follow-up was 26 months. Demographic and clinical features showed no differences between the two groups. The size of the resected doughnut was greater in group 2 (4.95 vs. 3.55 cm; p<0.05), as was the distance of the suture from the dentate line (3.56 vs. 3.16 cm; p<0.05). Early postoperative pain was significantly less in group 2 (linear analogue scale from 0 to 10), 2.08 vs. 3.56 (p<0.001). Postoperative haemorrhage was absent or minimal in 79% of patients. Three patients from group 1 reported persistent pain that was resolved within the first few postoperative months. There were two recurrences in group 1. CONCLUSION:Double purse-string CSM resects a greater doughnut, increases the distance of the staple suture from the dentate line and reduces early postoperative pain in comparison to single purse-string CSM. Larger series are necessary to assert whether recurrence is lower.
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite the excellent results published on circular stapled mucosectomy (CSM), there is still some concern about the application of PPH-33 in the advanced haemorrhoidal disease, where a major prolapse may lead to insufficient resection and ensuing early recurrence. This study is aimed at comparing the outcomes after single purse-string CSM versus double purse-string CSM. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective randomised clinical trial of single versus double purse-string CSM for grade III-IV symptomatic haemorrhoids was used. One hundred consecutive patients were randomised to single (group 1, N=50) versus double purse-string CSM (group 2, N=50). RESULTS: The mean age was 50.7 years, with a predominance of males (63 vs. 37). Haemorrhoids were classified as grade III in 59% and grade IV in 41% of the patients. Mean follow-up was 26 months. Demographic and clinical features showed no differences between the two groups. The size of the resected doughnut was greater in group 2 (4.95 vs. 3.55 cm; p<0.05), as was the distance of the suture from the dentate line (3.56 vs. 3.16 cm; p<0.05). Early postoperative pain was significantly less in group 2 (linear analogue scale from 0 to 10), 2.08 vs. 3.56 (p<0.001). Postoperative haemorrhage was absent or minimal in 79% of patients. Three patients from group 1 reported persistent pain that was resolved within the first few postoperative months. There were two recurrences in group 1. CONCLUSION: Double purse-string CSM resects a greater doughnut, increases the distance of the staple suture from the dentate line and reduces early postoperative pain in comparison to single purse-string CSM. Larger series are necessary to assert whether recurrence is lower.
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