CRYOHAEMORRHOIDECTOMY A REVIEW OF 300 CASES

Area of Science:

• Colorectal Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• Hemorrhoid Treatment

Background:

• Internal hemorrhoids (grade I and II) affect a significant patient population.
• Traditional hemorrhoidectomy is a common treatment but associated with complications.
• Cryosurgery presents a potential alternative for hemorrhoid management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and complication rates of cryosurgery for internal hemorrhoids.
• To compare cryosurgery outcomes with formal hemorrhoidectomy for grade II hemorrhoids.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study involving 300 patients (210 men, 90 women) with internal hemorrhoids (grade I and II) undergoing cryosurgery.
• A comparative group of 100 patients with grade II hemorrhoids who underwent formal hemorrhoidectomy.
• Assessment of pile destruction and residual mass post-treatment.
• Monitoring and comparison of complication rates between the two treatment groups.

Main Results:

• Successful destruction of hemorrhoidal tissue was achieved in 270 (90%) of patients treated with cryosurgery.
• Residual pile mass requiring further intervention was noted in 30 (10%) patients.
• Cryosurgery demonstrated a lower rate of complications when compared to formal hemorrhoidectomy for grade II hemorrhoids.

Conclusions:

• Cryosurgery is an effective treatment for grade I and II internal hemorrhoids, achieving high success rates.
• The complication rate associated with cryosurgery is lower than that of formal hemorrhoidectomy.
• Cryosurgery offers a favorable alternative for managing internal hemorrhoids, particularly concerning patient safety and recovery.