CO2 laser haemorrhoidectomy--does it alter anorectal function or decrease pain compared to conventional haemorrhoidectomy?
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.
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Department of Surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
Darzi
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Speakman
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Hill
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Jameson
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Henry
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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*