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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

Milligan–Morgan (open) versus Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy (closed): a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized, controlled trials. World J Surg 2016; 40: 1509-1519.

Published: 25th August 2016

Authors: Bhatti M, Sajid MS, Baig MK

Conclusion

There were 11 trials consisting of 1326 procedures. The closed technique reduced post-operative pain (P=0.01) and bleeding (P<0.02) and resulted in fewer problems with wound healing (P<0.0001).

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