Early Experience of Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Rectoanal Repair (DG-HAL & RAR) for the Treatment of Symptomatic Hemorrhoids

Mucopexy-Recto Anal Lifting (MuRAL) in managing obstructed defecation syndrome associated with prolapsed hemorrhoids and rectocele: preliminary results

Purpose

Treatment of rectocele associated with prolapsed hemorrhoids is a debated topic. Transanal stapling achieved good midterm results in patients with symptoms of obstructed defecation, nevertheless a number of severe complications have been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new endorectal manual technique in patients with obstructed defecation due to the combination of muco-hemorrhoidal prolapse and rectocele.

Methods

Patients enrolled after preoperative obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) score, defecography and anoscopy were submitted to the novel Mucopexy-Recto Anal Lifting (MuRAL) combined with a modified Block procedure, and followed up by independent observers with digital exploration 3 weeks postoperatively, and digital exploration plus anoscopy at 3, 6, and 12 months. Operative time, hospital stay, numerating rating scale (NRS), ODS, satisfaction scores, and recurrence rate were recorded.

Results

Mean operative time was 35.7 minutes. Fifty-six patients completed 1-year follow-up: 7.1% had acute urinary retention, NRS score was < 3 from the third postoperative day, mean time of daily activity resumption was 12 days, none had persistent fecal urgency, 82% declared excellent/good satisfaction score, significant improvement of 6- and 12-month ODS score, no recurrence of rectocele, and 7.1% recurrence of prolapsed hemorrhoids were observed.

Conclusion

MuRAL associated with modified Block technique gave no severe complications and resulted in a safe and effective approach to symptomatic rectocele associated with muco-rectal prolapse. Further randomized studies, larger series, and longer follow-up are needed.

[The first experience of har-rar and radiofrequency ablation for hemorrhoidal disease treatment in hospitalization replacement environment]

AIM

To analyze advisability of HAL-RAR combined with radiofrequency ablation for hemorrhoidal disease under stationary substitution conditions.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

There were 152 patients. Technical features of this procedure are presented.

RESULTS

RFA was not followed by prolonged hospital-stay, advanced pain syndrome. Moreover, favorable outcomes were obtained including patients with hemorrhoidal disease stage 3 and 4.

CONCLUSION

HAL-RAR combined with radiofrequency ablation may be recommended for treatment of hemorrhoidal disease in stationary substitution conditions.