Long-term results after stapled hemorrhoidopexy: a prospective study with a 6-year follow-up.

Background: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy was introduced in 1998 as a new technique for treating advanced hemorrhoidal disease. Despite a clear perioperative advantage regarding pain and patient comfort, literature reviews indicate a higher recurrence rate for stapled hemorrhoidopexy than for conventional techniques.

Objective: Our aim was to present long-term on the use of this technique.