“Step-by-Step” technology as minimally invasive ambulatory method of treating chronic hemorrhoid

Abstract

Aim. To carry out the comparative analysis of the results of ambulatory treatment of patients with chronic hemorrhoid using “Step-by-Step” technology and surgeries in hospital conditions.
 Materials and methods. The results of treatment were analyzed in 4 representative groups: 31 patients of the main group underwent a staged “Step-by-Step” hemorrhoidectomy in ambulatory conditions, 29 patients of the first group of comparison – Longo operation, 32 patients of the second group of comparison – laser hemorrhoidectomy, 29 patients of the third group of comparison – Milligan-Morgan operation.
 Results. In the main group, the rate of complications was noted in 1.4 %, after Longo operation – 9.8 %, after laser hemorrhoidectomy – 6.6 %, after Milligan-Morgan – 11.2 %. Relapse of disease was registered in 0.6 % of patients of the main group, 6.1 % – first group of comparison, 3.8 % – second group and 3.5 % – third groups.
 Conclusions. The best treatment results were obtained in patients after using the technology “Step-by-Step” at the expense of a minimum rate of complications and less number of relapses that permits to recommend this technique for a wide clinical application.