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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

Minimal open hemorrhoidectomy versus transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization: the effect on symptoms: an open-label randomized controlled trial. Dis Colon Rectum 2020; 63: 655-667.

Published: 19th March 2021

Authors: Rørvik H, Campos AH, Styr K, Ilum L, McKinstry GK, Brandstrup B et al.

Conclusion

Ninety-eight patients were randomized and followed for 1 year. Symptom scores were similar, but seven patients had recurrent prolapse or further treatment after the dearterialization procedure (P=0.013).

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