Long-term outcomes of stapled haemorrhoidopexy versus conventional haemorrhoidectomy: An updated systematic review, meta-analysis and trial-sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials
SH is associated with a higher risk of long-term recurrence, particularly prolapse-related recurrence, compared with CH, while long-term pain, functional outcomes and QoL appear broadly comparable. These findings suggest that, although SH may remain an option for selected patients, CH provides more durable anatomical correction, and procedural choice should balance early recovery against long-term durability.
Authors
- Filippo Banchini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3433-1708)
- Diletta Cassini
- Massimiliano Casati
- Roberto Cirocchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2457-0636)
- Gianluca Mascianà
- Giovan Battista Levi Sandri
- Sara Lauricella
- Francesco Brucchi
- Gianlorenzo Dionigi
Institutions
- University of Milan (IT)
- Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Milano Metropoli Development Agency (IT)
- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Piacenza (IT)
- Fondazione Lanza (IT)
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano (IT)
- Campus Bio Medico University Hospital (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-026-05080-3
- Primary Topic
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00