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Hemorrhoid Suture Mucopexy Combined With Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Summary
This prospective cohort study evaluates whether combining "suture mucopexy" (a simple stitch-based lift of prolapsed tissue) with Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) can effectively relieve pain, bleeding and prolapse in adults with moderate-to-severe hemorrhoids (Grades II-IV). Participants will undergo the combined, non-Doppler-guided procedure and be followed for one year. The primary question is how long patients need post-operative pain medication and if they first experience complete symptom relief; secondary questions examine quality-of-life, safety (bleeding, urinary retention, stenosis) and the rate of hemorrhoid recurrence/re-operation.
Official title: Prospective Evaluation of Hemorrhoid Suture Mucopexy (SM) Combined With Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) for Symptomatic Hemorrhoidal Disease: A Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2029-01
Last Updated
2026-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty and Suture Mucopexy
The procedure combines laser ablation (LHP) with suture mucopexy (SM) performed without Doppler guidance. Suture Mucopexy (SM): Using a slotted proctoscope, continuous suture mucopexy (plication) is performed at standardized anatomical positions (typically 4, 7, 11 o'clock) to lift the prolapse and ligate feeding vessels. Sutures are placed approximately 2-4 cm proximal to the dentate line. Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP): A 1470nm diode laser fiber is inserted into the hemorrhoidal cushion. Energy is delivered (approx. 250-350 J per pile) to induce shrinkage and fibrosis.
Locations (1)
Ippokrateio Hospital
Athens, Greece