Pain after hemorrhoid surgery: standard vs bipolar sealer
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing hemorrhoids during surgery: one uses a standard electric tool, the other uses a special device (Caiman®) that seals blood vessels. It aims to see which method causes less pain after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have grade III or IV hemorrhoids (they come out of the anus and may need to be pushed back in) that affect 2 or 3 clusters.
- Your hemorrhoids are causing symptoms like bleeding, pain, or discomfort.
- You are healthy enough for outpatient surgery (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You have no allergies to paracetamol, morphine-like drugs, or NSAIDs (like ibuprofen).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, liver problems, or a current colorectal tumor.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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