The Complications of Hemorrhoidectomy From Patients' Perspective: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemorrhoidectomy is a common general surgical procedure with numerous and intensive complications.

Objective

This study sought to investigate the complications of hemorrhoidectomy from the patients' perspective.

Methods

This qualitative study employed a phenomenological approach to explore the experiences of 27 patients with a history of hemorrhoidectomy. Convenience sampling was utilized initially, but purposive sampling was used as the investigation continued. All participants' statements were documented after obtaining informed consent and permission to record their experiences. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was achieved. The interview data was analyzed using content analysis, which involved the systematic extraction, interpretation, an

SUBMITTER: Tavani ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12037693 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature