Haemorrhoids Stapling!

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Haemorrhoid Stapling

Stapling is a relatively new procedure for the repair of haemorrhoids that have protruded from the anal canal. It utilizes a circular device that excises a band of prolapsed anal tissue above the haemorrhoid. It pulls in the prolapsed mucous membrane, cuts the redundant tissue with a knife, and then inserts staples to attach the remaining tissue to the anal wall. This procedure restores haemorrhoidal tissue to its original anatomical position. There are some notable benefits, as well as several (albeit rare) risks:

The Benefits -

- Less painful than many others because surgery is not done at the anus
- Return to normal activities sooner
- Inpatient stay is lower than with conventional techniques

Risks -

- Rectal wall can be damaged if too much tissue is drawn
- Can cause short or long-term dysfunction
- Rare cases of pelvic sepsis
- May not be enough room for the device
- May be too much tissue to fit into the device
- Persistent pain and fecal urgency afterward