Comparison of Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty Versus Conventional Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy in Grade II and III Hemorrhoids: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty Versus Conventional Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy in Grade II and III Hemorrhoids: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Hemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common anorectal disorders. Conventional Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy remains the standard treatment but is associated with considerable postoperative pain. Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative. This randomized controlled trial compares postoperative pain, patient satisfaction, and hospital stay between Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty and conventional hemorrhoidectomy in patients with Grade II and Grade III hemorrhoids.
This single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Ninety-six patients diagnosed with Grade II or Grade III hemorrhoids were randomized into two equal groups.
Group A underwent Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty.
Group B underwent conventional Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy.
Patients were followed postoperatively for pain assessment using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), hospital stay, and patient satisfaction using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age ≥18 years Grade II hemorrhoids Grade III hemorrhoids Both genders
Exclusion Criteria:
Rectal prolapse Anal fissure Anorectal malignancy Pregnancy or lactating mothers