Local Versus General Anaesthesia in Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy

Last updated: February 28, 2020
Sponsor: University of Lausanne Hospitals
Overall Status: Trial Not Available

Phase

4

Condition

Hemorrhoids

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00512044
P07/CHV
  • Ages 18-90
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether local or general anaesthesia in stapled hemorrhoidectomy leads to a shorter operation time with a better patient comfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hemorrhoids grade III suitable for elective stapled hemorrhoidectomy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 18 years

  • No informed consent

  • Emergency situation

  • Contraindication to either anaesthesia method

  • Patients not speaking french or german.

  • Additional anal pathology (fissure, tumour).

Study Design

Study Start date:
October 01, 2007
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2008

Study Description

Hemorrhoids are a frequent disease with the need of surgical intervention in 10-20% of the patients. The stapled hemorrhoidectomy according to Longo under general anesthesia (or spinal) is considered standard of care [1]. Cohort studies show that a pudendal bloc with local anesthesia is safe and efficient [2-4]. The majority of procedures are actually performed in private clinics or in an ambulatory setting underlining the importance of economic issues such as procedure time (anesthesia and operation time) and hospital stay.

We hypothesize that stapled hemorrhoidectomy under local anaesthesia shortens anaesthesia time and hospital stay and reduces costs with no disadvantages regarding pain, satisfaction and complication rate.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Center

    Lausanne, 1011
    Switzerland

    Site Not Available

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