Effective treatment of haemorrhoids: early complication and late results after 150 consecutive stapled haemorrhoidectomies.

Background: Haemorrhoidectomy according to Longo potentially reduces post-operative pain and allows an early return to work. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the technique, the early and especially late complications, and recurrences, in 150 patients.

Methods: Between January 2005 and December 2006, we performed 150 consecutive haemorrhoidectomies with the Longo technique: 82 for third degree haemorrhoids and 68 for fourth degree haemorrhoids.

Why is there recurrence after transcystic laparoscopic bile duct clearance? Risk factor analysis.

Aim: Incidence of common bile duct stones (CBDS) is approximately 10% in patients with symptomatic gallstones undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (TC-CBDE) is safe and efficient in achieving bile duct clearance from stones, with a success rate of between 85% and 95%. The aim of this retrospective study is the evaluation of risk factors and recurrence in patients treated with TC-CBDS.