Taiwan society of colon and rectal surgeons' consensus on the management of hemorrhoidal disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Establishing statements backed by strong scientific evidence with the intention of standardizing and guiding Hemorrhoidal Disease (HD) diagnosis and treatment in both the general population and in specific patient groups is the aim of this consensus.

Methods

A consensus panel of 11 surgical specialists from the Taiwan Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons was convened from July 2023 to October 2024. Using a modified Delphi methodology, the panel addressed the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and special situations of HD. Experts responded to a pre-meeting survey, and a literature search of English-language studies on clinical judgment, pharmacologic treatments, and surgical interventions was conducted. Draft statements were developed, discussed, and refined during

SUBMITTER: Chang TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature