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7.3 Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy (Procedure forProlapsed Hemorrhoids: PPH)
circular anal dilator (CAD) with an obturator is introduced into the anal canal. This causes a reduction of hemorrhoidal prolapse into the rec­tum. After removing the obturator, an anoscope is introduced through this dilator, pushing back the prolapsing mucosa against the rectal wall along a circumference of 270°. The mucous membrane that protrudes through an anoscope window is held with the help of a stitch. The anoscope is gradually rotated through the entire rectal cir­cumference, 4 cm higher than the dentate line
Fig. 7.3 Stapler equipment
and proximal to the hemorrhoidal apex for com-
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Fig. 7.4 (a–d) Stapler technique for hemorrhoids. (a) Insertion and xation of circular anal dilator. This is fol­lowed by insertion of anoscope. (b) Purse-string suture
being taken. (c) Insertion of stapler device after taking a purse-string suture. (d) Donut as seen after releasing the staplers. (Images courtesy Dr. Niranjan Agarwal)
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pleting a “purse-string” suture. The purse-string suture includes mucosa and submucosa. One should ensure that the purse string is complete and there are no gaps. A PPH 01/03 stapler is then unfolded to its extreme limit and inserted with the opened stapler head. This purse-string is then tied with one throw knot. Both suture ends are externally tied or are clamped with forceps.
Along the anal canal axis, the stapler is aligned and closed, keeping a normal amount of tension on the string. The stapler is closed at the end and kept in place for a minute to reduce the interstitial edema. A nger is passed into the vagina in a female patient to check the posterior vaginal wall and ensure this is not incorporated into the purse string. The stapler is red, releasing a row of dou­ble staggered titanium staples through the tissue. The tissue is excised using a circular stapler knife, and the mucosa is removed circumferen­tially. The stapler device is removed by opening the head. One should be very careful and inspect the stapler line to check if there is any bleeding. In the presence of bleeding, the bleeding area is reinforced with a gure of eight stitch using an absorbable suture. Some surgeons use spon­gostan to maintain hemostasis.
The donut is checked to ensure that it contains a 2-cm wide rectal mucosa strip [9, 11, 13].

7.3.6 Results

The procedure has a recurrence rate of 25.6–
53.3% [14] (Table7.2).

7.3.7 Complications

Many severe complications have been reported following stapled hemorrhoidopexy, including perforation peritonitis, rectal obstruction, fecal urgency, postoperative pain, rectovaginal stula, urinary retention, and pelvic sepsis [16]. The inci­dence of complications reported by various authors has been mentioned in Tables 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5. The pain was severe in a few studies, with persis­tent anal pain and a visual analog score higher than 7 [23]. This procedure should be painless, as the donut is removed above the dentate line.
Table 7.3 Incidence of urinary retention
Journal Year Urinary retention (%) Tech Coloproctol
B.Ravo [16] Dis Colon Rectum
Chung etal. [17] Heptogastroenterology
Araujo etal. [18] Dis Colon Rectum
Sultan [19]
Table 7.4 Incidence of bleeding after stapled hemorrhoidopexy
Journal Year Bleeding rate (%) Dis colon rectum
Ho etal. [20] Dis Colon Rectum
Cheetham etal. [21] Colorectal Dis
S.Sultan [19] J Gastrointest Surg
Kim S.J. [22]
2002 1.5
2005 6.9
2007 14
2010 9.3
2000 1.70
2003 13
2010 3–5
2013 4.2–7.5
Table 7.2 Recurrence rate after PPH
Journal Year Recurrence rate (%) Int J Colorectal Dis
K.Laughlan [15] Dis Colon Rectum
H.Otriz [14]
2009 8
2005 50
Table 7.5 Incidence of urgency after stapled hemorrhoidopexy
Journal Year Incidence of urgency (%) Hepatogastroenter-
ology Arajuo etal. [18]
J Gastrointest Surg Kim S.J. [22]
2007 3.60
2013 12
7.4 Comparison ofExcisional Hemorrhoidectomy withDGHAL andPPH
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7.4 Comparison ofExcisional
Hemorrhoidectomy
Table 7.6 Comparative study of DGHAL and stapled
hemorrhoidopexy
withDGHAL andPPH
A comparison amongst excisional hemorrhoidec­tomy, DGHAL, and stapled hemorrhoidopexy for complications and recurrence has been men­tioned in Tables 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, and 7.9.
Table 7.7 Comparative study of stapled hemorrhoidopexy with Milligan Morgan
Pain VAS
Journal Procedure Annals of
surgery Gravie J.F. [25]
Annals of surgery Gravie J.F. [25]
Milligan Morgan 4.20 3.1 0 3 1.8
Stapled hemor­rhoidopexy
score
2.66 2.2 1 1 7.5
Journal Procedure Tech
Coloproctol S.Avital etal. [24]
Tech Coloproctol S.Avital etal. [24]
Hospital stay
Postoperative bleeding (%)
DGHAL 18 2.1
Stapled hemor­rhoidopexy
Urinary retention (%)
Persistent bleeding (%)
3 5.5
Prolapse recurrence (%)
Pain VAS score
Table 7.8 Comparative study of DGHAL versus Milligan Morgan
Procedure Iranian Red Crescent
Medical Journal DGHAL [26]
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Milligan Morgan [26]
Pain VAS score
1.2 92 2 0 2
4.6 67 2 6 10
No complication (%)
Bleeding (%)
Urinary retention (%)
Painful defecation (%)
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Table 7.9 Recurrence rate of DGHAL, PPH, and Milligan Morgan
Journal Procedure Recurrence Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Wan Jo Jeong [27] Tech Coloproctol
C.Ferrandis [28] Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Min Zhai [9] Videosurgery and other Mininvasive Techniques
Maciej Michalik [29]
Dis Colon Rectum Ortiz etal. [14]
Trauma Monthly Seyed Mohsen [30]
Trauma Monthly Seyed Mohsen [30]
The Egyptian Journal of Surgery Eskandaros [31]
European Surgery Andrea Cariati [32]
DGHAL 14.4%
DGHAL 35.6%
DGHAL 8%
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy 36% (relating to the degree
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy 53.3%
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy 7.5%
Milligan Morgan 5%
Milligan Morgan 2.5%
Milligan Morgan 0.5%
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of the hemorrhoidal prolapse)
specially designed, self-illuminated sliding
7.5 Transanal Suture
Rectopexy
valve proctoscope with a slit is inserted. The engorged mucosa and dentate line are then
visualized. For xation of the laxed submucosa In 2012, Dr. Chivate from India introduced this procedure [33].
and mucosa, the sutures are passed through the
mucosa, submucosa, and the internal sphincter
muscle, starting at the 3 o’clock position, 4cm
proximal to the dentate line [33]. A 30-mm

7.5.1 Principle

atraumatic 1/2 circle needle with 2-0 polyglac-
tin (Vicryl) is used for the stitch. After tying the The principle is based on dearterialization by blocking the vessels at two sites, 2 and 4cm above the dentate line, thus preventing the col­lateral formation and subsequent recurrence [33].
rst stitch, the next stitch is taken 1–2 mm
away, overlapping the rst stitch’s ending. Each
suture is taken 0.5–1 cm apart and is double
locked to prevent the purse-string effect. The
suture is carried out around the complete cir-
cumference of the rectal wall at the same level.
The second line of circumferential sutures is

7.5.2 Indications

taken 2 cm proximal to the dentate line. The
procedure is painless as all the sutures are Second to fourth degree hemorrhoids.
above the dentate line.

7.5.3 Technique

The patient is placed in a lithotomy position. A Sim’s speculum is introduced in the anal canal to compress and push the pile mass upwards. A

7.5.4 Results

A study was conducted on 166 patients with
hemorrhoids, who underwent transanal suture
rectopexy, to evaluate recurrence, hospital

7.6 Superior Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization

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stay, bleeding, complications, and pain. No continence impairment and recurrence were reported. However, long-term results are still awaited [33].
7.6 Superior Hemorrhoidal
Artery Embolization
Described rst in 2014 by Vidal etal., this proce­dure aims at occluding the blood ow in the hem­orrhoidal arteries [34].

7.6.1 Principle

The principle is occlusion of the blood ow to the hemorrhoidal tissue following the “emborrhoid” method (embolization of hemorrhoidal arteries) by placing coils in the terminal branches of supe­rior hemorrhoidal arteries [34, 35].

7.6.2 Indications

Grade 1 and 2 hemorrhoids.

7.6.3 Technique

The embolization is carried out via the right femoral route. A 5F introducer sheath is inserted using a Simmon catheter, and the inferior mesenteric artery is catheterized. By using a rapid transit microcatheter, the supe­rior rectal arteries are catheterized. The coils used for the embolization are pushable microcoils (0.018) [34].
In 2020, the “Spaghetti technique” was pro­posed by Giurazza using oversized coils, which were released in a stretched manner in patients showing signs of hemorrhoidal bleeding and por­tal hypertension. This method helps avoid sudden blocking of the vessels and uses only a small amount of coils [36].

7.6.4 Results

The success rate is between 90% to 100%. In grade 3 and 4 hemorrhoids, there is no role for embolization. The long-term results are awaited [36].

7.7 Discussion

The basic principle in all minimally invasive proce­dures is “Dearterialization.” However, the recur­rence rate is greater after PPH and DGHAL.Several technical factors may be accountable for the recurrence.
By ligating the distal branches of a superior hemorrhoidal artery and xing prolapsed hemor­rhoids, the DGHAL procedure blocks blood ow in the distal branches of the superior rectal artery. A doppler allows for accurate localization of artery branches in the rectal wall [3].
The terminal branches of the superior rectal arteries become thin (0.6–2mm) and supercial (2mm deep), roughly 2–3cm above the dentate line [37, 38]. Because there are no interpositions of capillaries between the hemorrhoidal plexus and the arterial system, these terminal branches may be responsible for blood overow into hem­orrhoidal tissue [38].
Suture ligations are carried out about 1 cm above a point where an arterial pulse is found using a doppler [3739]. The creation of collater­als in a short period may be linked to the high recurrence rate [33].
The branching pattern of the superior hemor­rhoidal artery is not constant in every patient. One-third of the individuals surveyed had one artery in an even-numbered clock position [37]. As a result, localization with a doppler is used to pinpoint the arteries appropriately [37]. DGHAL has a higher recurrence rate of roughly 12% for follow-ups of more than 12months and 5.3–6.7% for follow-ups of less than 12months [24, 40].
Finger-Guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation (FGHAL) is gaining popularity because it has
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similar results to DGHAL [41]. Although DGHAL is a simple procedure, the cost can be substantial. Identication of vessels with a nger is comparable to doppler detection in studies, casting doubt on the utility of Doppler for vascu­lar localization.
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a well-known procedure devised as an alternative to traditional hemorrhoidectomy. It interrupts the branches of SHA, and the hemorrhoidal masses are restored to their anatomic position [42]. The PPH proce­dure reduces prolapsed tissue but not hemor­rhoids since the hemorrhoidal tissue is not removed; instead, it is left to regress over time. The procedure does not entirely dearterialize the cushions. According to Aigner [37], reaching the postero-lateral “branches of the superior hemor­rhoidal artery,” which are too high and too deep, is difcult. Furthermore, except for the submuco­sal branches, the other branches, such as the transmural and intramural branches, cannot be ligated. Only mucosectomy and auto suturing are performed in stapled hemorrhoidopexy [33].
Following PPH, studies have suggested chronic discomfort of unknown etiology. According to research, 15.1% of surgeons have seen patients in severe pain for months, and 2.4% have had patients in agonizing pain for years [43]. Chronic pain has been associated with brosis surrounding staples and direct trauma to the pudendal and sacral spindles of the nerve by staples [42, 43]. According to Ielpo et al. [44], over 1.59% of patients experienced chronic pain up to 7 months after PPH, which could only be eased by removing the staples.
In transanal suture rectopexy, “the transx­ation of the mucosa and submucosa is done with the internal sphincter, which prevents prolapse of the anal cushion” [33]. The vessels are blocked at 2 and 4cm, decreasing the risk of collaterals and recurrences [33].
The goal of superior hemorrhoidal artery embolization is to “occlude the superior rectal arteries” by an endovascular procedure. Selective embolization, the absence of direct damage to the anorectal region, and the preservation of anal cushions are all potential benets of the endo-
vascular technique [34, 35]. As a result, optimal outcomes could be obtained with minimal mor­bidity. The long-term benets are still unknown [34, 35].
DGHAL itself is ineffective at controlling hemorrhoid prolapse and may require additional surgical procedures like mucopexy in some cases [45].
Despite the benets of minimally invasive procedures, such as reduced postoperative dis­comfort and a quicker return to everyday life, the only factor restricting their acceptability is the high cost. Transanal suture rectopexy is the only technique that is cost-effective.
Take-Home Message
• As discussed, each approach has its limita-
tions. Minimally invasive procedures are less
painful and allow patients an early return to
work. They are associated with less morbid-
ity. However, it can be extrapolated from the
data that, regardless of the surgery, immedi-
ate postoperative pain and discomfort vary
from a VAS score of 3–4, which improves in
48–72h.
• Based on the principle of DGHAL to treat
hemorrhoids, I prefer a hybrid procedure,
nger- guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation
(FGHAL) with laser hemorrhoidoplasty
(LHP). DGHAL laid the basis for FGHAL
and transanal suture rectopexy. The effective-
ness of FGHAL is similar to that of
DGHAL.Although PPH is a minimally inva-
sive procedure, I do not practice it.

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Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty

“I am a big laser believer-I really think they are the waves of future.”
Courteney Cox
8
Key Concepts
• Surgical management for hemorrhoidal dis­ease aims to provide a cure with a minimally invasive surgical technique.
• Corpus cavernosum recti (CCR) is the pri­mary vascular component of anal cushions formed exclusively by the superior hemor­rhoidal artery (SHA) branches.
• Excisional hemorrhoidectomy takes care of cor­pus cavernosum recti but creates large raw areas.
• DGHAL (Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation) works on the principle of dearterialization but cannot ligate transmural and posterolateral branches of the SHA.
• Laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) with Finger­guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation (FGHAL) is a hybrid procedure that leads to dearterial­ization of the internal hemorrhoidal plexus followed by brosis.
• The CCR formed by posterolateral and trans­mural branches of the SHA can be dealt with lasers, reducing the recurrence rate.

8.1 Introduction

One of the signicant breakthroughs in the tech­nological era is the emergence of minimally inva­sive surgery. The patient and the surgeon seek a procedure that offers a good outcome with less morbidity. To date, no procedure fullls this cri-
terion. However, Laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) has an upper edge since it is hemostatic, less painful, bactericidal, leads to faster healing, is associated with lesser complications, and main­tains the physiology of the anal canal by preserv­ing the anal cushions [1]. Plapler studied the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers on 350 patients with hemorrhoids and documented lasers to be less painful than conventional surgery [2]. Using a diode laser allowed the surgeon to oper­ate on the varicose veins of lower limbs without cutting [3]. Later use of diode lasers in the hem­orrhoidal mass was studied by Karahliloglu [2] and started gaining popularity over the years. Lasers can be used in two ways to treat hemor­rhoids: First, by excising the hemorrhoidal mass, as with the CO2 laser, and second, by delivering the laser energy into the hemorrhoidal mass and causing brosis by initiating protein denatur­ation, a procedure known as “Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty.”
8.2 Principle ofLaser Energy
Photoablation Photoablation is tissue destruc­tion by light, generally using a laser. As the laser light passes through water, the H2O bond is bro­ken, and crackling noises can be heard due to the release of hydrogen ions. As soon as the bond is broken, shrinkage of the target tissue occurs [4].
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Photocoagulation Photocoagulation occurs due
to protein denaturation induced by laser energy. Protein denaturation starts at 72.6°C and contin­ues up to 132°C. Once the protein denaturation occurs, it seals the blood vessels feeding hemor­rhoids, resulting in dearterialization [4].
Photovaporization Photovaporization occurs
when the target tissue absorbs the laser energy. Blood has 70% water, and a 1470nm diode laser uses water as a target. When the laser energy goes through blood, the water content evaporates at a temperature of 80–90 °C. Vaporization leads to shrinkage. The thin endothelial layer between the sinusoids, which form fenestrations, is also bro­ken. All that is left behind is a coagulum. Fibrosis occurs after 6–8weeks, and the anal cushions are xed in their normal position, taking care of the prolapse [4].

8.3 Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty

8.3.1 Indications

• Laser hemorrhoidoplasty—takes care of non­vascular components in the anal cushions and the remaining CCR network, which is par­tially taken care of by FGHAL.
8.4.1 Procedure forFGHAL andLHP
It is carried out in three steps
1. Assessment of hemorrhoids
2. Finger-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation
3. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty
• Internal hemorrhoids grade 2 to grade 4

8.3.2 Contraindications

• Strangulated hemorrhoids
• Ulcerated hemorrhoids
8.4 Hybrid Procedure:
ACombination ofFinger- Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation andLaser Hemorrhoidoplasty (FGHAL withLHP)
Hybrid means “a synergistic combination of two or more procedures for increasing their efcacy to yield a better outcome.” In the hybrid proce­dure for hemorrhoids, maximum efcacy is achieved by:
• Finger-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation— leads to dearterialization.
Fig. 8.1 Special conical glass tip. Sharp tip for hemor­rhoid puncture
Fig. 8.2 List of equipment for FGHAL and LHP