Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is the most common proctological disease in the Western
countries. However, its real prevalence is underestimated due to the frequent self …

Although hemorrhoids are responsible for considerable economic cost and personal
suffering, they have received surprisingly little research attention. In the United States …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to assuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Many Americans between 45 and 65 years of age experience hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoidal
size, thrombosis, and location (ie, proximal or distal to the dentate line) determine the extent …

Aim The goal of this European Society of ColoProctology project was to establish a
multidisciplinary, international guideline for haemorrhoidal disease (HD) and to provide …

Background Two commonly performed surgical interventions are available for severe (grade
II–IV) haemorrhoids; traditional excisional surgery and stapled haemorrhoidopexy …

Background and Objectives: Excisional hemorrhoidectomy is considered as a mainstay
operation for high-grade hemorrhoids and complicated hemorrhoids. However …

Purpose To compare the results of laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP), excisional
hemorrhoidectomy (EH), and sutured mucopexy (MP). Methods A randomized, parallel …

Background Pathologic hemorrhoids are common among adults age 45–65. Hemorrhoids
are characterized as internal or external, and grades 1–4 based on severity. The type and …

Haemorrhoids are common, affecting up to one quarter of all adults according to some
estimates. Numerous interventions exist for their management, ranging from topical and …