Evaluación funcional y encuesta de satisfacción de los pacientes operados de hemorroides con técnica de PPH

Abstract

Satisfaction survey of patients after hemorrhoid surgery using the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) technique Background: Hemorrhoidal disease is very common and approximately 10% of the patients require surgery. Within the different surgical techniques, the Longo procedure or PPH (procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids) has gained importance. Aim: To evaluate the patients' perception of PPH hemorrhoidectomy in a medium term follow-up. Material and Methods: All patients undergoing PPH hemorrhoidectomy between January 2007 and January 2009 were identifi ed. A survey was designed to assess the presence of specifi c symptoms before and after surgery, and applied to all patients. Results: Fifty-seven patients completed the survey, with a follow-up ranging from 8 to 31 months. Ninety-four percent of patients referred improvement of bleeding, 85% of hemorrhoidal prolapse and 68% of soiling after the intervention. On a scale of 1 to 7, 88% of patients rated the procedure with a score over 5, and 87% would recommend the use of this technique to other patients suffering from the disease. Conclusions: Most patients favorably assess PPH hemorrhoi- dectomy in terms of postoperative resolution of the symptoms, functional status and overall satisfaction in a medium-term follow-up.