Hemorrhoids are amongst the most frequent anorectal conditions affecting approximately 4-36 % of the general population. The study was carried out to assess the clinical consequences of stapled
hemorrhoidectomy comparing results with other published literature regarding
postoperative pain,
bleeding, incontinence, and other complications. A total of 120 patients were included in this study with symptomatic grade 3 or 4 prolapsed
hemorrhoids, who underwent stapled
hemorrhoidectomy from January 2006 to January 2012 at the Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. In 92 patients (76.6 %), proctological examination showed grade 3
hemorrhoids. Fourth degree
hemorrhoids were found in 28 cases (23.4 %). Hospitalization time ranged between 1 and 3 days (median time was 34 h). Seventy-eight patients were discharged on the first postoperative day, without severe
pain, and the remaining 42 patients were discharge on the third day. Two cases of
postoperative pain and
thrombosis were found as postoperative complications. Stapled
hemorrhoidectomy is a safe and quick procedure associated with less
pain, better outcome, and early recovery with shorter
hospital stay.