LigaSure Hemorrhoidectomy Versus Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Launched by KUWAIT OIL COMPANY AHMADI HOSPITAL · Apr 1, 2010
Trial Information
Current as of May 26, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The study was designed as a single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial and was approved by the Ethics Committee of Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait. Patients were randomly assigned to undergo either hemorrhoidectomy with the LigaSure device or stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Patients were blinded as to the type of procedure perform. Candidates for the study were consecutive patients with symptomatic grade III or IV hemorrhoids admitted to the Ahmadi Hospital (secondary care hospital), Kuwait, from January 2006 through July 2007.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult (above 18 years)
- • With prolapsed hemorrhoids (grades III or IV)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Complicated hemorrhoid
- • Coexisting perianal disease
- • Previous perianal surgery
- • Unfit for general anesthesia
- • Pregnancy
- • History of bleeding tendency
About Kuwait Oil Company Ahmadi Hospital
Kuwait Oil Company Ahmadi Hospital is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical services and advancing clinical research. Located in Ahmadi, Kuwait, the hospital serves both the employees of Kuwait Oil Company and the wider community, offering a range of specialized medical treatments and facilities. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, the hospital actively engages in clinical trials to foster innovation in medical practices and improve health outcomes. By collaborating with healthcare professionals and researchers, Kuwait Oil Company Ahmadi Hospital aims to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of effective therapies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ahmadi, , Kuwait
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Mahmoud F Sakr, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Professor of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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