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[Radical ambulatory hemorrhoidectomy]

¹Elisha Hospital, Haifa.

|February 15, 1994

Summary

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Internal hemorrhoids affect 4% of Western populations. Ambulatory hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia offers a simple, inexpensive surgical solution compared to traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterology

Context:

Internal hemorrhoids are a common condition affecting approximately 4% of Western populations.
Current treatments like coagulation, freezing, rubber-band ligation, and sclerosing agents lack an ideal method.
Traditional surgical hemorrhoidectomy often requires general anesthesia and hospitalization.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of ambulatory hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia.
To present a simplified and cost-effective surgical approach for internal hemorrhoids.

Summary:

The author performed 1519 hemorrhoidectomies over 17 years using local anesthesia on an ambulatory basis.
This approach avoids general or regional anesthesia and inpatient stays.
The described method demonstrates that hemorrhoidectomy can be performed simply and affordably.

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Impact:

Provides a viable, less invasive, and cost-effective alternative for surgical hemorrhoid treatment.
Highlights the potential for ambulatory procedures in managing common anorectal conditions.
Contributes to reducing healthcare costs and patient recovery times associated with hemorrhoid surgery.