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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A randomized trial comparing stapled rectal mucosectomy versus open and semiclosed hemorrhoidectomy. Dis Colon Rectum 2015; 58: 1083-1090.

Published: 29th February 2016

Authors: Ripetti V, La Vaccara V, Greco S, Arullani A

Conclusion

A total of 180 patients were included in a study comparing standard haemorrhoidectomy, semi-closed haemorrhoidectomy and stapling. The semiclosed procedure was least painful, and along with the stapled procedure speeded return to work compared to open surgery.

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