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Hemorrhoidectomy, Energy-Based, and Laser Outcomes in Grade III Hemorrhoids: A Prospective, Multicenter, Preference-Based Comparative Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This prospective, multicenter study compares the efficacy and functional outcomes of three surgical treatments for symptomatic Goligher Grade III internal hemorrhoids: Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP), Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy (HET), and conventional closed hemorrhoidectomy (Ferguson technique). Due to strong patient preferences in hemorrhoidal surgery, this study utilizes a pragmatic, preference-tolerant design. Eligible patients will undergo standardized counseling and select their preferred treatment arm. The study aims to evaluate whether minimally invasive energy-based therapies offer superior postoperative pain relief and faster functional recovery compared to conventional hemorrhoidectomy

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed with Goligher Grade III internal hemorrhoids.

• Symptomatic with HDSS score \>= 5.

• Age 18-75 years.

• Fit for general anesthesia or sedation.

• Able to provide informed consent.

• Agree to pre-operative photo documentation.

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch
RECRUITING
Taoyuan
Contact Information
Primary
I-Li Lai, MD
ryane92a5@gmail.com
+886911978067
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-07-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-03-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP)
1470nm or 980nm diode laser ablation
Experimental: Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy (HET)
Bipolar radiofrequency coagulation using HET™ system
Active_comparator: Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy
Standard closed excisional hemorrhoidectomy
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, Taiwan Colorectal Action Research Society, Jen Ai Hospital
Leads: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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