Abstract
This study aims to share the results of haemorrhoidal artery ligation under direct vision in the management of symptomatic haemorrhoids. We conducted a case series of 70 patients at Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi & Quetta, from January 2015 to October 2017. All patients underwent Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation (HAL) and Recto Anal Repair (RAR). Ligation of superior haemorrhoidal artery was done under direct vision following manual palpation. Patients were followed up postoperatively at 1, 3 and 6 months. At 1 month follow up, all 70 (100%) patients were pain free. Post operative bleeding was observed in 7 (10%) patients but did not require surgical intervention. Sixty two (89%) patients were able to return to their daily activities 1 week after surgery and 57 (81%) resumed military duties or joined their work place at 2 weeks. 70 (100%) patients were asymptomatic and 45 (64%) highly satisfied with their surgery at 3 months. This increased to 53 (75%) at 6 months. 48 (69%) said that they would recommend this procedure to someone else. Prolapse recurrence was observed in 1(1.42%) patient 6 months post operatively which was dealt by band ligation. All patients completed follow-up at 1, 3 and 6 months. HAL is a simple yet safe technique with few complications, acceptable patient satisfaction and early return to work.
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