title: Stapled hemorrhoidectomy.
abstract: The procedure of stapled hemorrhoidectomy has been established as a safe and effective method for treating symptomatic hemorrhoids not responsive to more conservative measures. This chapter discusses the issues of safety, efficacy, durability, and cost of this procedure. In addition, we outline techniques for performing the procedure safely and effectively.
authors.affiliation: South Auckland Clinical School, University of Auckland, Colorectal Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Andrew G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Arend E H
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Merrie
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*