Hemorrhoid surgery: Ligasure versus conventional diathermy
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical tools used to remove hemorrhoids: Ligasure, which seals blood vessels with heat and pressure, and conventional diathermy, which uses heat to cut and stop bleeding. The goal is to see which method helps patients recover better with less pain.
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Who can take part
- You have hemorrhoids that are causing symptoms and your doctor recommends surgery to remove them.
- You do not have any other rectal or anal conditions (like fistulas, fissures, or tumors).
- You have not had hemorrhoid surgery before (this is your first time).
- You are healthy enough for surgery and anesthesia, with no medical conditions that would make it risky.
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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