Hemorrhoid surgery showdown: does adding a stitch reduce pain?
NCT ID NCT07710053
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques for hemorrhoids: Doppler-guided artery ligation alone versus the same procedure combined with mucopexy (stitching up the prolapsed tissue). Researchers will measure pain levels and the sensation of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus) in 150 adults undergoing surgery. The goal is to determine which approach leads to a smoother recovery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation with or without mucopexy
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves less painful, it could become the preferred surgical approach for hemorrhoids, improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 150 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Pain is subjective and hard to standardize.
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