Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Diathermy excisional hemorrhoidectomy: a prospective randomized study comparing pedicle ligation and pedicle coagulation.
In hemorrhoidectomy, pedicle coagulation has been claimed to be associated with less postoperative pain compared with pedicle ligation. ⋯ Pedicle coagulation is safe and provides a superior alternative to pedicle ligation by decreasing postoperative pain in the first 6 postoperative days, as well as reducing parenteral analgesic requirements during the first 24 hours postoperatively.