title: CO2 laser haemorrhoidectomy--does it alter anorectal function or decrease pain compared to conventional haemorrhoidectomy?
abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser haemorrhoidectomy is feasible and safe provided it is used with care. It is associated with a reduced requirement for post-operative analgesia. The CO2 laser caused no significant alteration in anorectal physiology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Y W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Chia
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Darzi
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Speakman
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jameson
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000503:physiopathology*