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Menconi C, Marino F, Bottini C, La Greca G, Gozzo C, Losacco L, Carlucci D, Navarra L, Martellucci J. Evaluation and management of chronic anorectal and pelvic pain syndromes: Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) position statement. Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:69. [PMID: 38907168 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-02943-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Chronic pelvic pain is a hidden issue which needs to involve many different usually uncoordinated specialists. For this reason there is a risk that treatments, in the absence of well-defined pathways, common goals, and terminology, may be poorly effective. The aim of the present paper is to summarize the evidence on anorectal pelvic pain, offering useful evidence-based practice parameters for colorectal surgeons' daily activity. Analysis of chronic anorectal and pelvic pain syndromes, the diagnostic and clinical optimal needs for evaluation, and the innumerable low evidence treatments and therapeutic options currently available suggests that a multimodal individualized management of pain may be the most promising approach. The limited availability of dedicated centers still negatively affects the applicability of these principles.
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Affiliation(s)
- C Menconi
- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- ASL Bari, DSS 3, Bitonto, Bari, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Materdomini Humanitas Clinical Institute, Castellanza, Varese, Italy
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- Coloproctology and Pelvic Floor Unit, IRCSS Policlinico San Donato Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Catanese Humanitas Clinical Institute, Catania, Italy
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- Surgical Department, Auls 5 Polesana, Rovigo Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, Auls 5 Polesana, Rovigo Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Surgical Department, AUSL Pescara, Popoli Hospital General Surgery, Pescara, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery, Pelvic Floor Unit, Careggi University Hospital, largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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Sturiale A, Dowais R, Fabiani B, Menconi C, Porzio FC, Coli V, Naldini G. Long-term outcomes of high-volume stapled hemorroidopexy to treat symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease. Ann Coloproctol 2023; 39:11-16. [PMID: 34324801 PMCID: PMC10009069 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2020.00227.0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The study aimed to assess the long-term results of the stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) using high-volume devices equipped with innovative technology, evaluating recurrence rate, complications rate, and patients' satisfaction. METHODS All the patients who underwent SH using high-volume devices (TST Starr plus, Touchstone International Medical Science Corp., Ltd.) for II to IV symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease from November 2012 to December 2014 were enrolled. Between December 2019 and January 2020, all of them were phone called to come to undergo a proctological reevaluation and asked to fill some questionnaires about hemorrhoidal prolapse recurrence, symptoms recurrence, and surgery satisfaction. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients with a mean age of 47 years completely answered the questionnaires. Twenty-two of them accepted to come to undergo a proctological reevaluation while 27 preferred to answer only by phone due to their referred wellbeing. The median follow-up was 70.5 months (range, 60-84 months). The recurrence rate was 5.1% with a mean satisfaction level after surgery was 9.1 (range, 0-10) and 84.7% of patients whose satisfaction scored ≥8. The mean value of Cleveland Global Quality of Life assessment was 0.79 (range, 0.71-0.93). There were no cases of new onset of impaired anal continence after surgery. CONCLUSION The new generation high-volume devices to perform SH resulted to be safe and effective for II to IV degree hemorrhoidal prolapse leading to a lower long-term recurrence rate with an evident reduction of postoperative complications in comparison with the low-volume SH.
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- Alessandro Sturiale
- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.,Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.,Department of Coloproctological Surgery, Hospital de la Fuerza Aerea de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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Yuan C, Zhou C, Xue R, Jin X, Jin C, Zheng C. Outcomes of Modified Tissue Selection Therapy Stapler in the Treatment of Prolapsing Hemorrhoids. Front Surg 2022; 9:838742. [PMID: 35310446 PMCID: PMC8927070 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.838742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTissue selection therapy staplers (TSTs) are widely used to treat prolapsing hemorrhoids; however, some disadvantages exist. We describe a modified technique for the treatment of prolapsing hemorrhoids, with the aim of minimizing the risk of anal stenosis and anal incontinence and reducing the impact of postoperative complications from the stapling technique. We applied a modified TST procedure, and the preliminary data were used to test the efficacy and safety of this new technique.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective study of patients who underwent modified TST for prolapsing hemorrhoids at our department between January 2018 and January 2020. All patients received a modified TST. Most prolapsing hemorrhoids were not segmentally resected and were instead selectively removed. The demographics, preoperative characteristics, postoperative complications, therapeutic effects, and patient satisfaction were collected and analyzed.ResultsA total of 106 patients were included in the study; 53 were men and 53 women (mean age, 49.24 years). The mean operative time was 55.01 min, and the mean hospital stay was 7.82 days. After surgery, three patients experienced bleeding (2.83%), 2 patients experienced anal discharge (1.89%), 2 patients experienced tenesmus (1.89%), and 5 patients experienced anal tags (4.72%). Anal incontinence, persistent post stapler pain, rectovaginal fistula and anal stenosis did not occur. Two patients developed recurrent symptomatic hemorrhoids (1.89%). The total effective rate of the surgery and the total satisfaction rate of the patients was 97.17%.ConclusionsThe modified tissue selection therapy stapler technique was a satisfactory and economical treatment for prolapsing hemorrhoids at a follow-up period of 1 year. The modified TST was associated with reduced anal stenosis and anal incontinence, less persistent post stapler pain and a minimal risk of rectovaginal fistula.
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- Chenchen Yuan
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Graduate Education Management Division, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chenguo Zheng
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Gallo G, Martellucci J, Sturiale A, Clerico G, Milito G, Marino F, Cocorullo G, Giordano P, Mistrangelo M, Trompetto M. Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of hemorrhoidal disease. Tech Coloproctol 2020; 24:145-164. [PMID: 31993837 PMCID: PMC7005095 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02149-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is the most common proctological disease in the Western countries. However, its real prevalence is underestimated due to the frequent self-medication.The aim of this consensus statement is to provide evidence-based data to allow an individualized and appropriate management and treatment of HD. The strategy used to search for evidence was based on application of electronic sources such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Review Library, CINAHL, and EMBASE.These guidelines are inclusive and not prescriptive.The recommendations were defined and graded based on the current levels of evidence and in accordance with the criteria adopted by American College of Chest Physicians. The recommendations were graded A, B, and C.
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- G Gallo
- Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Santa Rita Clinic, Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of General, Emergency and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Proctological and Perineal Surgical Unit, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Santa Rita Clinic, Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Unit of General Surgery, IRCCS de Bellis, Castellana Grotte, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health, London, UK
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- Department of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Santa Rita Clinic, Vercelli, Italy.
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BACKGROUND A quality indicator is a quantitative measure that can be used to monitor and evaluate the quality of certain operative procedures that may influence the result of a therapy. An indicator is not a direct measure of quality, it is merely a tool to evaluate the performance of procedures and can indicate potential problem areas. MATERIAL AND METHODS A literature search was performed for parameters which could be included as indicators of quality in the treatment of hemorrhoids. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION In the treatment of benign diseases, such as hemorrhoids objective indicators (e.g. recurrence or survival rates in oncological diseases) cannot be used as quality indicators. Other indicators or core outcome factors must be used. From the patient's point of view other indicators are important (such as pain, complications, continence, days off work, etc.) than those for the colorectal surgeon, health insurance and healthcare provider. The most important indicators or outcome factors for treatment of hemorrhoids are postprocedural pain, patient satisfaction, complications, residual and recurrent symptoms, pain, quality of life, costs and duration of inability to work. In terms of outcome quality various quality indicators could be identified which also play a role in the guidelines; however, in this respect valid questionnaires or scores that enable a uniform assessment exist only in a few cases. In contrast, some indicators (e. g. costs, length of hospital stay) are strongly influenced by factors such as the healthcare system making these indicators unfeasible.
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Jiang H, Hao X, Xin Y, Pan Y. Comparison of clinical outcomes of multi-point umbrella suturing and single purse suturing with two-point traction after procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) surgery. Int J Surg 2017; 47:77-82. [PMID: 28943492 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the clinical outcomes of multipoint umbrella suture and single-purse suture with two-point traction after procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids surgery (PPH) for the treatment of mixed hemorrhoids. METHODS Ninety patients were randomly divided into a PPH plus single-purse suture group (Group A) and a PPH plus multipoint umbrella suture (Group B). All operations were performed by an experienced surgeon. Operation time, width of the specimen, hemorrhoids retraction extent, postoperative pain, postoperative bleeding, and length of hospitalization were recorded and compared. Statistical analysis was conducted by t-test and χ2 test. RESULTS There were no significant differences in sex, age, course of disease, and degree of prolapse of hemorrhoids between the two groups. The operative time in Group A was significantly shorter than that in Group B (P < 0.05). However, the incidence rates of submucosal hematoma and incomplete hemorrhoid core retraction were significantly lower in Group B (P < 0.05), whereas the width of the specimens in Group B was greater than that in Group A (P < 0.05). There were fewer redundant skin tags in Group B at three months follow-up. No significant difference in postoperative pain, postoperative bleeding, and time of hospital stay (P > 0.05 for all comparisons) was observed. CONCLUSION The multipoint umbrella suture showed better clinical outcomes because of its targeted suture according to the extent of hemorrhoid prolapse.
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- Huiyong Jiang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Anorectal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Anorectal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai 200120, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anorectal, Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, Shanghai 200135, China.
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Asteria CR, Robert-Yap J, Zufferey G, Colpani F, Pascariello A, Lucchini G, Roche B. Tailored therapy for different presentations of chronic pain after stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Tech Coloproctol 2016; 20:299-307. [DOI: 10.1007/s10151-016-1458-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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