Can High-Tech tools make hemorrhoid surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT06851312
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether using minimally invasive surgery tools during standard hemorrhoid removal can reduce pain and speed up recovery. It involves a small group of adults with grade III hemorrhoids who are scheduled for surgery. The main goal is to see if the technique is technically feasible and safe, with researchers tracking any complications within the first month.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Minimally invasive hemorrhoidectomy (a surgical procedure using enhanced visualization devices)
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could lead to a less painful, faster-recovering surgical option for advanced hemorrhoids, improving patient comfort and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (only 5 patients) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The technique has a learning curve and may take longer initially, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Son Llatzer
Palma, 07190, Spain
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