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Vol. 86. Issue 2.
Pages 105-109 (August 2009)
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Vol. 86. Issue 2.
Pages 105-109 (August 2009)
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Hemorpex system: A new procedure for the treatment of haemorrhoids
Resultados de la hemorroidopexia con sistema hemorpex en el tratamiento quirúrgico ambulatorio de las hemorroides
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Carlo Iachinoa, Yaima Guerrerob,
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, Francesco Siasc, Luca Miloned, Martino Sacconea, Giuseppe Franco Giordanoa, Máximo Giordanoa
a Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy
b Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Municipal de Badalona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
c Department of Surgery, Clínica Villa Santa Rita, Cagliari, Italy
d Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, USA
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Abstract
Introduction

We present a new technique for the surgical treatment of haemorrhoids, consisting of the repositioning of haemorrhoid cluster, using a rotating proctoscope called Hemor Pex System® (HPS). This procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure, with minimal postoperative pain and rapid integration into working life.

Objectives

To present the experience with this technique during 3 years of follow-up in 2 institutions in Genoa, Italy.

Patients and methods

From January 2003 to June 2006, 1112 patients with grade II, III, and IV haemorrhoids were operated on using the HPS technique, in 2 different hospitals. Prospectively analyzed the following parameters: postoperative pain, incidence of complications, and recurrence of symptoms.

Results

A total of 1112 patients were operated, of whom 719 have completed the follow-up. The mean age was 47 years. In 92% of cases the intervention was performed under local anaesthesia. The average time of surgery time was 20 (5) min. A total of 97% of patients were discharged at 6 h after surgery. The immediate postoperative pain, according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): absent (0) in 38 cases, slight (1–3) in 431 cases, 218 medium, and intense in 32 cases.

Conclusions

We believe HPS is a safe procedure, with a short learning curve for surgeons, and in particular leads to a great reduction in post-operative pain for the patient.

Keywords:
Haemorrhoids
Muco-haemorrhoidopexy
Hemor Pex System®
Resumen
Introducción

Se presenta una nueva técnica para la intervención de hemorroides, consistente en el reposicionamiento de los paquetes hemorroidales, para lo que se emplea un proctoscopio rotatorio denominado Hemor Pex System® (HPS). Se realiza de forma ambulatoria, con mínimo dolor postoperatorio y rápida incorporación a la vida laboral.

Objetivos

Presentar la experiencia obtenida con esta técnica durante 3 años de seguimiento en 2 instituciones en Génova, Italia.

Pacientes y método

Desde enero de 2003 hasta junio de 2006 se intervinieron 1.112 pacientes diagnosticados de hemorroides (grados II, III y IV) con la técnica de HPS. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo no aleatorizado en 2 hospitales, en el que se tuvo en cuenta el dolor postoperatorio, la incidencia de complicaciones y la recurrencia de síntomas.

Resultados

Se intervino a 1.112 pacientes, de los cuales 719 han concluido el seguimiento. La edad media fue de 47 años. En el 92% de los casos la intervención se realizó bajo anestesia local. El tiempo medio quirúrgico fue de 20±5 min. Al 97% de los pacientes se lo dio de alta a las 6 h de la intervención. El dolor postoperatorio inmediato, según la escala analógica visual, estuvo ausente (0) en 38 casos, fue ligero (1 a 3) en 431 casos, medio en 218 casos e intenso en 32 casos.

Conclusiones

Los autores consideran que es un procedimiento seguro, con una corta curva de aprendizaje para los cirujanos y, sobre todo, aporta una gran reducción en el dolor postoperatorio para el paciente..

Palabras clave:
Hemorroides
Pexia mucohemorroidal
Hemor Pex System®
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