French multicentre prospective evaluation of radiofrequency ablation in the management of haemorrhoidal disease.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the management of haemorrhoidal disease with 1 year's follow-up.

Method

This prospective multicentre study assessed RFA (Rafaelo^©) in outpatients with grade II-III haemorrhoids. RFA was performed in the operating room under locoregional or general anaesthesia. Primary endpoint was the evolution of a quality-of-life score adapted to the haemorrhoid pathology (HEMO-FISS-QoL) 3 months after surgery. Secondary endpoints were evolution of symptoms (prolapsus, bleeding, pain, itching, anal discomfort), complications, postoperative pain and medical leave.

Results

A total of 129 patients (69% men, median age 49 years) were operated on in 16 French centres. Medi

SUBMITTER: Laurain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485119 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature